Grants for groundworks in Ireland

4 home grants can help pay for work by groundworkers in Ireland. Answer a few questions to see which ones fit your home.

4grants for this work
Up to €70,000Derelict property top-up grant
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Checked October 2026. Every grant links to its official source.

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Do you own the home?
When was the home built?
Has the home been empty for two years or more?
Does the home have lead pipes? They are common in homes built before 1980.
Does the home have its own septic tank?

Answer the questions to see your grants.

A rough guide only. SEAI or your council makes the final decision, and most grants need approval before work starts.

All grants for work by groundworkers

Domestic Lead Remediation Grant

Up to €5,000

A council grant towards replacing lead water pipes inside your property boundary.

Your local council

Septic tank grant

Up to €12,000 85% of the cost

A council grant of 85% of the cost, up to €12,000, to fix or replace a septic tank or other domestic waste water treatment system.

Your local council

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

Up to €50,000 €70,000 if derelict

A council grant to refurbish a home that has been empty for two years or more, so you can live in it or let it.

Your local council, under the Department of Housing

Derelict property top-up grant

Up to €70,000 €84,000 on islands

An extra €20,000 on top of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant when a structural engineer confirms the home is derelict.

Your local council, under the Department of Housing

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Questions about grants for groundworks

Which grants can I get for work by groundworkers?

The Domestic Lead Remediation Grant, Septic tank grant, Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, Derelict property top-up grant. Official maximums were checked in October 2026.

Do I need approval before the work starts?

For almost every grant, yes. SEAI grants need a grant offer first, and council grants need the council's approval of the quote. Work that starts too early usually isn't covered.

Is this questionnaire a guarantee?

No. It is a rough guide based on each grant's published rules. SEAI or your council decides, and what you get depends on your home, the work and, for some grants, your income.

Are you a groundworker?

Homeowners with a grant need a contractor whose invoice gets the claim paid first time.

See the grant invoice checklist