The Buy and Renew Scheme supports local authorities in purchasing and renewing housing units in need of repair and making them available for social housing use. The Scheme aims to help tackle the problem of dereliction and to improve an area’s appearance.

Roscommon County Council are looking to buy houses and suitable premises in towns and villages where there is a need for social and/or special needs housing.  

The Scheme also allows for Contractors to sell refurbished vacant & derelict properties to the Local Authority for social Housing use. A pre‑agreed purchase agreement with Roscommon County Council is required before works begin.

What properties are suitable?

• be on the Roscommon County Council Derelict Sites Register
• have been vacant as a residence for a continuous period of two or more years
• an ‘over the shop’ property with an ongoing commercial occupancy within the property is permitted.
• be located in an area where there is a need for social housing

If you notice a vacant home in your area, you can report this to your local authority using the online form on vacanthomes.ie. The local authority will investigate and, if appropriate, work to bring the vacant home back into use.

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 – Acquisition of Vacant Properties under the Buy and Renew Scheme – Fill out form