Donegal County Council is to host information events across the county to provide information on the supports available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties.
Under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme, there are grants of up to €84,000 available to refurbish vacant and derelict properties that have been vacant for two years or more.
Similarly, under the Repair and Lease Scheme, financial support of €80,000 per unit is available to bring vacant properties back into use to lease to the council for social housing in areas where there is a need.
During the event expressions of interest can also be made to help fund the cost of having a conservation expert provide advice to refurbish vacant traditional farmhouses that are availing of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme.
The events will take place across the county, with the first two taking place today, Monday, September 25 in Gteic, Carrigart from 11am to 2pm followed by Letterkenny Public Services Centre, this evening from 5pm to 8pm.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26 an information event will take place in Massinass Hall, Creeslough from 11am to 2pm followed by Milford Public Services Centre from 3pm to 7pm.
The events will run across the county right through until Thursday, October 5.
For further information visit vacanthomes@donegalcoco.ie
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