Applications to close across Mayo for Built Heritage Scheme

Applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025 will come to a close this Friday, September 27.

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced funding with the aim of providing financial assistance to owners carrying out conservation works to their historic properties which are Protected Structures and/or located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). 

This scheme supports the basic principles of good conservation practice focusing on the repair of historic fabric, the use of traditional materials and the sensitive introduction of new elements that do not compromise the significance and functionality of the building.

The scheme will provide grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 and successful applicants will be notified in January 2025. 

Applications will be assessed under the following criteria: (a) Significance of the Structure (b) Efficacy of the Works (c) Quality of the Works and (d) Contribution to Public Amenity. 

A suitable Method Statement drawn up by a competent conservation professional must be submitted by the applicant and give details of how conservation/repair works will be carried out.

Under the BHIS the total value of all public funding provided must not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost including funding received from other public agencies and government departments.

Completed applications, with the relevant supporting documentation including reports, photographs and quotations must be submitted by hard copy only to the Architectural Conservation Office in Castlebar.

For more information see the Mayo County Council website, and for enquiries, contact architecturalconservation@mayococo.ie.