Affordable Housing Scheme.

Overview

Carlow County Council is currently making homes available at a reduced price for first-time buyers whose mortgage and deposit will not cover the price of the home and who are seeking to purchase a newly built home

What is the Local Authority Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme?

Carlow County Council is currently making homes available at a reduced price for first-time buyers whose mortgage and deposit will not cover the price of the home and who are seeking to purchase a newly built home

Through the scheme, the Council will take a percentage equity stake (share of the ownership) in the home equal to the difference between the open market value of the property and the reduced price paid by the purchaser.

The scheme is open to First Time Buyers and Fresh Start applicants only.  

First Time Buyer

You are a First Time Buyer if:   

  • You have not previously bought or built a property to live in.   
  • You do not own or have an interest in any property in Ireland or abroad.         

Fresh Start Applicant 

You are a Fresh Start applicant if the fresh start principle applies to you. For more information on the fresh start principle please visit the affordable purchase documents section of the Carlow County Council website.