Loans
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