Housing Minister announces €140 million to accelerate retrofitting of social homes
- Published on: 6 March 2026
- Last updated on: 6 March 2026
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, today announced funding of €140 million for local authorities under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP) to support the retrofit of around 3,500 social homes. This is an increase of €50 million on the amount allocated and drawn down by local authorities in 2025.
The funding available under the programme is part of some €260 million in Exchequer funding across the Department's broad suite of supports for local authority home improvement programmes. Along with today’s funding, the Minister announced that the average grant available per property across a local authority’s annual retrofit programme will increase from €34,000 to €38,000.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD emphasised:
"The Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme has made a huge impact both in terms of the quality of our housing stock and in addressing the challenges of climate change. Over 11,000 homes have been deep retrofitted since the scheme was first introduced and this increase in funding would see an additional 3,500 social homes retrofitted by the end of 2026.
“We are in the middle of a housing crisis and, as Minister, I will do everything in my power to deliver the homes we need at scale, but we must also make sure that our existing housing stock is brought up to a very high standard. These homes will be safer, cleaner, and healthier for those living in them and better for our environment. Furthermore, the funding will be allocated in such a way that we can make sure the money is spent, the work is carried out, and the results are delivered."
ENDS
| Local Authority | Total 2026 Allocation | |
|---|---|---|
| Carlow | €3,600,000 | |
| Cavan | €1,200,000 | |
| Clare | €2,200,000 | |
| Cork City | €7,000,000 | |
| Cork County | €9,200,000 | |
| Donegal | €10,600,000 | |
| Dublin City | €16,958,000 | |
| DLR | €4,200,000 | |
| Fingal | €4,600,000 | |
| Galway City | €3,600,000 | |
| Galway County | €5,200,000 | |
| Kerry | €4,000,000 | |
| Kildare | €3,400,000 | |
| Kilkenny | €2,200,000 | |
| Laois | €2,800,000 | |
| Leitrim | €668,000 | |
| Limerick | €4,800,000 | |
| Longford | €2,600,000 | |
| Louth | €8,800,000 | |
| Mayo | €934,000 | |
| Meath | €3,000,000 | |
| Monaghan | €6,600,000 | |
| Offaly | €2,600,000 | |
| Roscommon | €3,000,000 | |
| Sligo | €1,600,000 | |
| South Dublin | €5,000,000 | |
| Tipperary | €3,800,000 | |
| Waterford | €5,440,000 | |
| Westmeath | €1,800,000 | |
| Wexford | €5,200,000 | |
| Wicklow | €3,400,000 | |
| TOTAL | €140,000,000 |