Business Support Grant Scheme

In Carlow 26% of rate customers pay less than €1,500, 56% less than €3,000 and 75% pay less than €5,000 per annum.

Objective of the Business Support - Grant Scheme

• Demonstrate the commitment of Carlow County Council to economic regeneration.
• Ease the burden on local rate payers.
• Support competitiveness in the local economy.
• Assist in the protection of local jobs.

How does the Scheme Work?

The 2024 Business Support - Grant Scheme is available to all rate payers subject to certain terms and conditions. In essence rate payers can avail of a grant averaging 8% to 11% of the value of their 2024 rates bill (excluding arrears) to a maximum value of €250. This means that in 2024 over 75% of rate payers in Carlow can make savings averaging 8% to 11%

Terms & Conditions

The terms and conditions of the 2024 Business Support - Grant Scheme are straight forward. There are two payment options.

Option 1 – Full Payment 

Pay your rates bill and arrears (if any) in full on or before 30th June 2024 and deduct the saving as set out in the chart.

Option 2 – Monthly Payment Plan

Pay your rates bill and arrears (if any) in full in six equal monthly instalments by Standing Order/Direct Debit or by other monthly arrangements before 30th September 2024 and deduct the saving as set out in the chart.

Please note – To avail of the 2024 Business Support - Grant Scheme customers must be in occupation of premises on January 1st, 2024. 

See your 2024 Rates Bill for the € value range on the chart applicable to your account (e.g., If you 2024 Rates Bill (excluding arrears) is €2,600 you are in “Band F” and you can save €250.00.

Where can I enquire about my account? 

Carlow County Council’s Income Department is located at 

County Buildings, 
Athy Road, 
Carlow. 

Phone 059 9172488 / 059 9172489 / 059 9172490 or email incomedept@carlowcoco.ie