The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027

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 BHIS 2027 Application Form A, BHIS 2027 Circular Document with information on qualifying and non-qualifying works and also a link to the Guidance Booklet for Applicants below;

BHIS Application Form A

BHIS Circular 2027

BHIS 2027 Guidance Booklet for Applicants 

The closing date for submission of applications to the Conservation Office, Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny is 5pm Friday 30th October 2026.

BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2027

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 BHIS 2027 Historic Thatch Application Form A and BHIS Historic Thatch 2027 Circular Document below;

BHIS Historic Thatch Application Form A

BHIS Historic Thatch Circular 2027

The closing date for submission of applications to Conservation Office, Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny is 5pm Friday 30th October 2026.