The purpose of the Repair and Leasing Scheme is to bring vacant properties in need of repair, back into use for social housing. 

The Repair and Leasing scheme is an option for owners of vacant properties who cannot afford or access the funding needed to bring their properties up to rental standards.

The scheme provides a loan of up to €80,000 per unit (including VAT) for any works necessary to bring the property up to the required standard.

In return the property owner agrees to lease the property to the local authority or an approved housing body (AHB) for 5 to 25 years.

What properties are suitable? There are a number of requirements in relation to the scheme:

• the property has to be vacant for at least 12 months: proof of vacancy will be required;
• there has to be a social housing demand for the property;
• the property has to be assessed as being viable to provide social housing.

If the property meets these requirements it will be inspected by Roscommon County Council staff who will identify the works that are required to bring the house up to the required standard.

If you think this scheme would be of interest to you, please fill in expression of interest form below

All purchases of social housing must be approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The purchase of any units is therefore subject to approval being obtained.

Roscommon County Council is not bound by the submissions submitted by any party.

Expressions of Interest – Leasing of Vacant Properties under the Repair & Lease Scheme – Fill out form