Expressions of Interest Developers of Affordable Housing

Louth County Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of turnkey housing developments by housing developers and building contractors for the delivery of affordable housing across County Louth.

This call is targeted at advanced purchase opportunities for a minimum of 10 dwellings in any one scheme. Please note that Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, applies. Joint venture arrangements that include an Approved Housing Body (AHB) will also be considered.

How Louth County Council can help you in this process

Where proposals for affordable housing are received and considered acceptable, Louth County Council will make an application to the new Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a subsidy to assist in meeting the cost of delivery of affordable purchase housing.

The AHF funding is dependent on several criteria and 3 funding limits. Please refer to the table below.

Scheme density

Subsidy Limit

Dwellings in schemes with a net density of over 50 dwellings per hectare in cities designated under the National Planning Framework

€100,000

Dwellings in schemes with a net density of over 35 dwellings and under 50 dwellings per hectare in all urban areas

€75,000

Dwellings in schemes with a net density of less than 35 dwellings per hectare

€50,000

Please submit a completed Expression of Interest application form as soon as possible.

Download the Expression of Interest Stage 1 - Advance Purchase Arrangements - Expression of Interest Form.

Submissions can be sent by email to declan.grimes@louthcoco.ie or in a sealed envelope marked and addressed: FAO Declan Grimes, Housing Department, Drogheda Civic Offices, Fair Street, Drogheda, County Louth, A92 PP78.

For further details, please contact: The Affordable Housing Team, Housing Directorate, Louth County Council. Phone: 042 933 5457