The HSF is a grant scheme for historic buildings offered by the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The funding is administered by heritage professionals within each Local Authority, with grants awarded on a nationally competitive basis.
HSF 2027 will offer grants of between €50,000 and €200,000 for projects with strong built heritage conservation objectives that can also demonstrate a clear public or community benefit. It enables vital investment in our valuable built heritage and helps owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard for the future benefit of communities and the public. Funded works focus on the conservation of historic fabric of these important buildings, with priority given to works to protect or repair the outer envelope, such as the roof and windows, the repointing or re-rendering of the external walls, and other similar works.
The maximum grant fund is 50% of eligible cost. In some exceptional circumstances a higher percentage up to a maximum of 80% may be awarded.
Grants may be phased of 1 or 2 years.
In order to be considered eligible for the scheme, the property in question must be included or proposed for inclusion in the Record of Protected Structures of the relevant Local Authority. Structures or works within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) may also be eligible.
The closing date for HSF applications to local authorities is November 27, 2026.
Further details about this scheme and eligibility requirements may be found here:
HSF_2027_Appendix_I__-_Form_A.docx
HSF 2027 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
HSF_2027_Appendix_V_-_Qualifying_and_Non_Qualifying_Works.pdf
HSF_2027_Appendix_VI_-_Guidance_Note_for_HSF_Method_Statements.pdf
Successful projects for all schemes will be announced in early 2027, with full lists to be published on gov.ie and on wexfordcoco.ie.
Whilst applicants can apply to all three schemes (BHIS, HTB & HSF) , only one grant can be availed of per structure.
If you have additional enquired contact details for the Architectural Conservation Officer in Wexford County Council are provided below:
Yvonne Doyle-Curtis
Oifigeach Caomhantais Ailtireachta | Architectural Conservation Officer
053 919 6425
yvonne.doylecurtis@wexfordcoco.ie