Kilkenny County Council
Small Business Vacant Premises Incentive Scheme 2025
| Small Business Vacant Premises Incentive Scheme (2025): | Aims of the scheme: | Grant: |
|---|---|---|
Kilkenny County Council has made changes to the ‘Small Business Vacant Premises Incentive Scheme’ effective January 2025 to encourage new and/or expanding small businesses to bring commercial premises vacant for more than 6 months back into use. |
| The grant is based on a correlation to the business's commercial rates paid on a reducing basis over 3 years |
Eligibility: Premises with rates less than €5,000 and meeting the criteria
| Grant | Maximum Rebate | |
| Year 1 | 75% rebate | €3,750 |
| Year 2 | 50% rebate | €2,500 |
| Year 3 | 25% rebate | €1,250 |
| Total over 3 years: | €7,500 |
Payment: Twice a year (June, November), contingent on commercial rates fully paid to date.
Eligibility Criteria Overview:
- Applicant must occupy commercial premises that have been vacant for at least 6 months prior to letting
- Applicant must not have traded in a similar business or premises used for the same purpose within a three-kilometre radius prior to occupying the premises
- Applicant must be the rateable occupier
- All local authority charges must be paid in full each year to qualify
- Tax compliance and evidence of lease/ownership must be established
- Application to be submitted within 12 months of opening
Exclusions apply - full terms and conditions available from Kilkenny County Council
For more information and initial assessment please contact:
Catherine O’Connor/Brian Butler
Tel: 056-7794348
Email: move@investkilkenny.ie
