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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, March 11, 2024

QUESTION NO. 24

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive for a timeline with stages for the processing of a typical application for the Vacant Properties Refurbishment Grant to from receipt of application to payment of grant?

REPLY:

On receipt of grant application and associated relevant required documentation, the Council will arrange for a first inspection to be carried out by a Clerk of Works within two weeks. Successful applicants are then sent a letter of approval and notified that works can commence. 

On completion of approved works, and on receipt of relevant RTG and Electrical Certificates, a second inspection is carried out. Grant payment times will vary depending on completion of inspections and submission of required documents and certificates. 

In addition, an agreement (comprising of the signed Application Form, signed Letter of Approval and signed Charge document) must be concluded between the local authority and the applicant which contains the clawback agreement, including a charge on the property, which shall be binding on the applicant upon drawdown.

Further information is available at scheme-outline-vacant-property-refurbishment-grant.pdf (sdcc.ie)