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NEW - Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027

Applications are now being accepted for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027

28th July 2026 - Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, confirmed that the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 for the repair and conservation of protected structures has been launched for the coming year. This announcement also includes Historic Thatch Buildings (HTB) 2027 funding for the conservation of historic thatched buildings.

Please note that the changes made to the scheme in 2025 will also apply to the 2027 scheme:

  • Grants of up to €50,000 are now available to cover the cost of maintaining and conserving Ireland’s architectural heritage, a significant increase on the previous maximum award of €15,000.
  • Up to 80% of the project's total cost may be applied for (previously 50%) e.g. an applicant in receipt of the full €50,000 would need to provide a minimum of €10,000 of their own funding.
  • The timeframe of the scheme is changing with applications open from now until 4pm on Friday 30th October (previously September).
  • Successful projects will be announced in early January (previously March), giving owners and craftspeople additional time to schedule and complete their projects during 2027. 

Please note that the level of award will be at the discretion of the local authority and most applicants may be approved for less than 80% of their project costs under the scheme.

Buildings/structures eligible for funding under the scheme include:

  • Protected structures (i.e. those on the local authority’s record of protected structures)
  • Proposed protected structures (i.e. buildings the local authority has proposed to add to its list)
  • Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs are defined by the Local Authority)
  • Vernacular buildings (max. grant for these is €30,000)

Application Details:

BHIS 2027 - Guidance Booklet for Applicants

BHIS 2027 - Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works

BHIS 2027 - Application Form A

BHIS 2027 - Application Form A Checklist

BHIS 2027 - Circular

List of qualified tradespeople - LOUTH TRADITIONAL BUILDING AND CONSERVATION SKILL AND TRADES REGISTER (Sept 24)

The announcement of the schemes for 2027 can be viewed below:

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/press-releases/minister-osullivan-opens-built-heritage-funding-schemes-for-2027-applications/

The Irish language versions of the BHIS 2027 Circular and Application Form A are available on:

https://www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-tith%C3%ADochta-rialtais-%C3%A1it%C3%BAil-agus-oidhreachta/seirbhisi/sc%C3%A9im-infheist%C3%ADochta-don-oidhreacht-th%C3%B3gtha-siot/ 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is
4pm on Friday 30th October 2026