Housing

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Vacant and Derelict Properties
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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.

(23.01.2025 10:30am) COPE Galway will be operating an extension of the Cold Weather Response on behalf of Galway City Council from 9:00pm Thursday 23 January and into Friday 24 January, subject to red weather warning continuing.

Galway City Council welcomes the LDA announcement this week of 345 new homes being delivered in partnership with the Rhattigan Group at the Crown Square Campus.

Burkeway Homes proudly presents 8 new homes for sale at Garraí na Sailí, Letteragh Road, Galway. Four no. 2 bed and four no. 3 bed duplex homes are being made available for sale in partnership with Galway City Council through the affordable purchase arrangements, under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and associated regulations.