Current Grant Applications
Urban Façade Improvement Scheme 2023
A Waterford City and County Council incentive to improve the facades of central urban building.
Waterford City & County Council is extending a support to assist in the improvement of visible facades (upper and lower floors) of buildings in high notable areas of Waterford City, Tramore Town Centre and Dungarvan Town Centre.
This scheme allows for up to 50% of the cost of improvement works (excl. VAT) to the exterior presentation of a building, including upper floors, up to €2,000 (amount decided upon approval). For more information please see full Terms and Conditions.
How it works?
- Fill out the application form, submit two quotes for the estimated costs, a description of the planned works and pictures of the property.
- If your application is approved you will be notified the amount you have been approved for and a deadline of 6 months to complete the works.
- Return the Supplier Set Up Form by post. This form is our way of paying out to you once the works are completed. A hard copy must be sent. You will be sent this when approved.
- Once the works are complete, submit your invoices and a picture of the completed works. You will be allowed 50% of the costs of works (excl. VAT) up to the amount you were allocated when approved.
Economic Incentive Scheme for Vacant Properties in Urban Areas 2023-2024
Waterford City & County Council is offering incentives over a three year period to attract new retail and other businesses within the core retail area of the City Centre, towns and village centre of Waterford in order to bring vibrancy and vitality to the city and town centres.
It is intended to ensure that any incoming retail or service use will respect and enhance the multifaceted character of the area and will allow and encourage a diversity of uses to increase its overall attractiveness for shopping, leisure and business purposes.
There will be a strong presumption in favour of grant-aid for higher order comparison retail outlets including fashion outlets – both multiple and independent stores, ‘lifestyle stores’, flagship stores, niche and specialist retailers such as home furnishings, beauty products, jewellery and bookshops.
Level of Support available under the Economic Incentive Scheme
*Rates Relief capped at €5,000 per annum
For more details on the scheme, please read the scheme guidelines or contact one of the Economic Development Team. To apply for the scheme, register here.
Waterford City Centre
Maureen Fitzsimons: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie - 087 7649173 / 051 849655
Dungarvan town centre
Bernadette Drohan - bdrohan@waterfordcouncil.ie, 087 2586597
All other areas in Waterford
Maureen Fitzsimons: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie - 087 7649173 / 051 849655
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