Buying a House

  • Apply for a Local Authority Home Loan

    The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is available for people who are unable to obtain sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home. The loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties, or to self-build.

  • Apply for a Local Authority Purchase & Renovation Loan

    ‘The Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan (LAPR) is a government backed mortgage and loan for the purchase and renovation of derelict and non-habitable homes that qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant whether derelict, non-habitable or simply vacant.

  • Tenant Incremental Purchase Scheme

    From 1st January 2016 existing tenants of Limerick City and County Council have an opportunity to purchase their homes through an Incremental Purchase Scheme introduced under Part 3 of Housing (Miscellaneous