Thatching Grant

A grant is available from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government towards the cost of renovating thatched roofs of owner occupied houses.

A grant of two thirds of the approved cost, up to a maximum of €3,810, is available.

A higher level of assistance of up to €5,714 is available for houses on specified offshore islands.

Householders with a medical card may be eligible for thatching grants up to a maximum of €6,350 (or €8,253 in the case of houses on the offshore islands).

In such cases the grant may cover up to 80% of the approved cost of works subject to the maximum grant.

For conditions of eligibility and an application form please refer to the link here:
https://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/grantsfinancial-assistance/thatching-...