Christopher O'Sullivan, TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, has launched the continued implementation of the following schemes for 2027.
- Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027
- Historic Thatch Buildings Stream (HTB) 2027
- Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2027
All schemes are administered by Tipperary County Council on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.
Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 - Closing Date Tuesday 27th October 2026
This scheme aims to support a significant number of labour-intensive, small-scale conservation projects across the country and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of the historic built environment. Grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 are available. The scheme also incorporates streams for vernacular buildings and historic shopfronts, which were previously part of the Historic Structures Fund, as well as a ‘micro’ grant stream for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Historic Thatch Buildings Stream (HTB) 2027 - Closing Date Tuesday 27th October 2026
The Historic Thatched Buildings Grant is part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and aims to protect the unique heritage of Irelands thatched buildings.
Eligible Structures include any historic thatched building (domestic or commercial) and thatch structures within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Eligible works include thatching works to the roof and related works such as chimney repairs, that are necessary to complete the roof works.
Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2027 - Closing Date Friday 27th November 2026
Ireland has a unique built environment of extraordinary quality – our historic buildings and structures are a vital part of our national heritage. While the primary responsibility to care for and maintain a protected structure rests with the owner, the Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. The core aims of the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) are to enable large-scale conservation works where the historic structure is considered especially significant and in need of urgent repair, encourage the regeneration and reuse of historic structures, support employment in the conservation and construction sectors, and build resilience in our historic structures to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change. For 2027, The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000.
Note for all applications:
Applications for all schemes should be made directly by email to planning@tipperarycoco.ie or by post to The Planning Section, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, E91 N512, by the relevant closing date (BHIS and HTB no later than Tuesday 27th October 2026 and HSF no later than Friday 27th November 2026).
Please ensure to submit the following to have a completed application as all applications will only be assessed on the information submitted by applicant after the closing date:
- Completed Application Form - all questions answered
- Checklist
- Quotation
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Method Statement (see guidance booklet for what this should include). Make sure to read the full guidance notes before applying.
The Irish language versions of the BHIS 2027 Documents 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/
The Irish language versions of the HSF 2027 Documents are available on:
https://www.gov.ie/ga/an-roinn-tith%C3%ADochta-rialtais-%C3%A1it%C3%BAil-agus-oidhreachta/seirbhisi/ciste-na-strucht%C3%BAr-stairi%C3%BAil/
The Irish language versions of the HTB 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/sruth-um-fhoirgnimh-ceann-tu%C3%AD-stairi%C3%BAla/
