Funding Available for Vacant “Above the Shop” Properties | What You Need to Know

Vacant and underused spaces above shops are a common sight in towns across Ireland. However, new and enhanced grant supports are making it more viable than ever to bring these spaces back into use.

Property owners now have access to significant local authority funding, alongside additional energy upgrade grants, to help convert these properties into modern, efficient homes.

At KORE, we often say that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their expertise, passion, and commitment drive the work we deliver every day across insulation manufacturing, retrofit delivery, and sustainable construction innovation.

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses is an expanded funding scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of traditional houses who are availing of, or considering, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme provides grants to cover 67% of the costs (up to a maximum grant of €5,000) of having a conservation expert

KORE Retrofit, in collaboration with the Interreg Circular Reno Project, hosted a Partner Days site visit to showcase innovative sustainable solutions for energy-efficient home retrofits. This event brought together industry experts to explore future technologies and strategies for achieving greater sustainability in the built environment.

This case study showcases the transformation of a Mayo home into an A2 energy-rated dwelling through KORE Retrofit’s One Stop Shop scheme. By implementing a range of sustainable retrofit solutions, including enhanced insulation and energy-efficient technologies, the project delivered significant energy savings and improved comfort for the homeowners. Learn how KORE Retrofit is helping Irish homes achieve higher energy performance standards while contributing to a greener future.