NEW - BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2026
The BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream is intended to support thatched buildings in need of repair and conservation works, as follows:
- Primary qualifying works are thatching works to the roof and any necessary work that must be completed as part of these works, such as chimney repairs.
- Other conservation works to historic thatched properties which fall into the Qualifying Works for the mainstream BHIS will also be considered -
(please see link below listing Qualifying/Non- Qualifying works for BHIS).
Funding Available
The level of funding awarded will be up to a maximum of €20,000. A minimum of 20% match funding is required.
Note: No applicant is guaranteed a set amount of funding under the scheme in any given year.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Friday 26th September, 2025
HTB 2026 - Application Form A Checklist
Qualifying & Non-Qualifying Works
Guide to the Repair of Thatched Roofs - 2015
Completed applications, along with all relevant supporting documentation including, reports/method statements, photographs and quotations can be submitted by hard copy to Conservation Grants, Louth County Council, Town Hall, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 W20C or by email to conservation@louthcoco.ie
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Friday 26th September, 2025