Abbey Hill, Thomastown

Abbey Hill, Thomastown - Affordable Homes

Kilkenny County Council, supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, are delighted to launch a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme Abbey Hill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, (built by Ormonde Construction).

Through the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, a limited number of 2 & 3-bedroom homes will be made available for purchase for successful applicants at a price lower than its market value. In return, Kilkenny County Council will take a percentage equity interest in the home equal to the difference between the open market value of the home and the price paid by you. So, if you secure a 20% discount off the market value of the home, the Council will take a 20% equity interest in the property.

Abbey Hill located on Ladywell Street in front of the new Primary Care Centre, which is within walking distance of the town centre. Abbey Hill is nestled on a gentle hill overlooking the charming town of Thomastown. Situated 17km south of Kilkenny City. Thomastown has excellent road, rail and bus connections plus easy access to local schools, shops and top tier amenities.

How much are the homes?

House Type	Floor Area Sq M	Market Value	Minimum Affordable Purchase Price	Maximum Affordable Purchase Price	Gross Income Threshold*	Max % discount
2-bed Home	82	€265,000	€225,000	€251,750	€56,644*	15.09%
3-Bed Homes	95.5	€350,000	€253,000	€332,500	€74,813*	27.71%
*Indicative figures – income assessed by Kilkenny County Council - Exceptions Apply: View Exceptions

How to apply?

Application is via Online Portal only at link below.

The Online Portal will open for applications on Wednesday October 15^th 2025 at 12.00 noon and it will close on Wednesday November 5^th 2025 @ 12.00 noon.

Please refer to the video tutorial in advance of the portal opening date to guide you on the application process.

It is important that intending applicants have all their documentation ready to submit at time of application. Applicants should ensure that they fully complete the Application Form, Declarations and submit the Required Documentation as the Date and Time of receipt of Valid Application will be one of the criteria on which eligible applications will be prioritised under the Council’s Scheme of Priority.

Applications which are incomplete or those which are not accompanied by the appropriate documents will be deemed invalid.

If you are having problems accessing the 'Online Portal' link below when it goes live, please click the following link: affordablehousing.kilkennycoco.ie/abbeyhill