The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme provides support of between €2,500 and €50,000 to assist with the repair and conservation of historic buildings and structures. In doing so it helps owners of buildings with statutory protection to meet their obligations under the Planning and Development Acts, and supports the employment of conservation professionals and craftspeople in the repair of the historic built environment.

Please see application Circular, Application form, Qualifying and non-qualifying works below.

BHIS-2026-Application-Form-A.docx (size 70.8 KB)

BHIS-2026-Circular.pdf (size 1 MB)

BHIS-2026-Guidance-Booklet-for-Applicants.pdf (size 1.4 MB)

The closing date for submission of applications to the Conservation Office, Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny is 5pm Friday 26th September 2025.

BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2026

The purpose of the scheme is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures. All applications are assessed under the Significance of the Structure, Efficacy of Works, Quality of the Works and the Contribution to Public Amenity.

Please see application Circular and Application form works below

HTB-2026-Application-Form-A.docx (size 189.3 KB)

HTB-2026-Thatch-Circular.pdf (size 935.2 KB)

The closing date for submission of applications to Conservation Office, Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny is 5pm Friday 26th September 2025.