Used at Stage 3: Arrange finance and budget
Which self-build supports can you get?
Answer five questions. You get the schemes that may apply, what each is worth and what to do next.
Everyone on the mortgage must be a first-time buyer for most schemes.
A serviced site has road, water and drainage in place. Few councils sell them, and most self-builders already own their site: answer No if you do.
For Cork and Galway we use the county, not the city.
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Amounts and limits as at 23 October 2026. Each scheme decides on your own application.
Allow for insurance too
Lenders and some schemes want insurance in place before money is released. Self-build site and works cover is usually what they ask for; check what you need before the first payment.
See what insurance I needGuides that explain these figures
- Self-build grants in Ireland: which supports can you actually get?
- Help to Buy for self-builders in Ireland
- Getting a self-build mortgage in Ireland
- Ready to Build: up to €30,000 off a serviced site