Housing

On Monday 26 May, Galway City Council hosted an information evening on vacant and derelict homes, at the Harbour Hotel, Galway.

Galway City Council has announced a proposed revision to its Differential Rent Scheme, set to take effect later this year.

Applicant: Galway City Council – Housing Services and Integration
Location: No.1 Munster Avenue, Galway City, Co. Galway

Information Evening
Vacant and Derelict Properties
Breathe new life into your Vacant or Derelict home with grant schemes available through Galway City Council

Cllr Níall McNeils, Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, and Senior Management of Galway City Council, welcomed John Cummins T.D., Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, to Galway City last week (Thursday 17 April 2025) to give an update on URDF projects in Galway City; Social and Affordable housing projects; and the Housing Repair and Lease scheme.

Senior Planning and Infrastructure Staff in Galway City Council and representatives of Construction Industry Federation (CIF) met last week as a proactive engagement, to strengthen the partnership between the public and private sectors in delivering much-needed housing units across Galway City.

Galway City’s highly anticipated launch of the first affordable housing units in over a decade opened at 12 noon on Thursday 13 February 2025 to impressive numbers.

The Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025-2029 has been adopted by Galway City Council.

A recent survey by Galway City Council has revealed a strong appetite for affordable housing in the city. Affordable homes are properties at a reduced rate to the open market value. These schemes are open to first time buyers, fresh start buyers and other eligible buyers who cannot afford to purchase a home on its open market value.