Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027

Sligo County Council is inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 as operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The grant scheme will apply to structures within the Sligo County Council area only and will be administered by Sligo County Council.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings (HTB) Stream

The BHIS is intended to support historic buildings and structures in need of repair and conservation. The scheme supports essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures and the employment of conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons.

Grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 will be awarded, with applicants required to provide a minimum of 20% of total costs.   

A micro grant scheme for routine maintenance and minor repairs will also apply under BHIS 2027. 

The maximum award for such projects will be €2,500.

The BHIS 2027 funding Streams are as follows: 

Funding Stream Available Funding Max Grant
Built Heritage Investment Scheme €2,500 - €50,000 Max:  80% of total cost of works
Vernacular Structures
(Where the structure is NOT protected, or within an Architectural Conservation Area)		 €2,500 - €30,000 Max:  80% of total cost of works
Micro Grant Scheme
(Routine maintenance and minor repairs)		 Up to €2,500 Max:  80% of total cost of works
Historic Thatched Buildings
(Any historic thatched structure, including domestic or commercial properties)		 Up to €20,000 Max:  80% of total cost of works

 

For the BHIS grant scheme, eligible structures include:

  • Protected Structures: Structures included in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) of each Local Authority area.
  • Proposed Protected Structures: Structures proposed for inclusion in the Record of RPS but not formally approved. Such structures must be added to the RPS by 31 December 2027.
  • Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs): where it can be demonstrated that the works will enhance the character and appearance of an ACA.
  • Vernacular Structures
  • Historic Shopfronts
  • Historic Thatched Buildings

Full details on the terms and conditions of the grant schemes and application forms are available on the links below.  Applicants should read the scheme guidelines and be familiar with the qualifying criteria and conditions of the relevant grant scheme.

 

Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027

BHIS 2027 Circular (PDF) - 617 kbs  PDF
BHIS 2027 Guidance Booklet for Applicants (PDF) - 905 kbs  PDF
BHIS 2027 Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Works (PDF) - 370 kbs  PDF
BHIS 2027 Appendix 1 - Application Form A (DOCx) - 71 kbs  WORD
BHIS 2027 Appendix 1 - Application Form A (PDF) - 271 kbs  PDF

 

BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings (HTB) Scheme 2027

HTB 2027 Circular (PDF) - 580 kbs  PDF
HTB 2027 Appendix 1 - Application Form A (DOCx) - 190 kbs  WORD
HTB 2027 Appendix 1 - Application Form A (PDF) - 321 kbs  PDF

Please note that all grant applications must be accompanied by a method statement prepared by a suitably qualified conservation professional.

Applications by email (only) must be clearly marked Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2027 and emailed to conservation@sligococo.ie. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm Friday 30th October 2026.

Late applications and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For further information please contact:  Heritage Office, Sligo County Council on:

Tel:  071-9114457 or email:  conservation@sligococo.ie