Local Authority Purchase and Renovation loan (LAPR)

On the 22nd July, 2024, the Government introduced the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR) which is a new loan scheme for the purchase and renovation of derelict and non-habitable properties that qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.  The scheme is an expansion of the Local Authority Home Loan and eligibility for the new support is subject to the applicant meeting the existing local authority mortgage lending eligibility criteria.  

Full details are available on the website  Purchase and renovationloan 

Below is a video regarding the scheme  LA-Purchase-and-Renovation-Loan

To apply applicants must complete a Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR) application form which is available on the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan website and return the application form to:

Roscommon County Council,

Housing

Áras an Chontae,

Roscommon,

F42 VR98.

Local Authority Home Loan

The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is available for people who are unable to obtain sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home.  The loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties, or self-build. 

Full details of the Local Authority Home Loan including eligibility criteria can be found at   Local Authority Homeloan

How to apply:

Applicants must complete a Local Authority Home Loan application form which is available for download Home Loan Application Form 2025 and return it to :
Booklet available to download here :  Home Loan Information Booklet for Applicants

Roscommon County Council
Áras an Chontae
Roscommon
F42 VR98