The purpose of the scheme is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures.

The closing date for applications is the 20th of December 2024.

The scheme will be administered for the duration of 2025, with funding to be claimed within that calendar year. 

The scheme will be operated by the Local Authorities, with each allocated a fixed amount from the overall fund as determined by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (the Department).

An application under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream does not preclude a separate application under the Historic Structures Fund or the main stream of the BHIS, but only one grant can be availed of per structure.

In cases where an applicant is awarded funding under both schemes, the applicant must indicate which scheme they wish to avail of.

NBHS HTB 2025 documents for applicants.

NBHS HTB 2025 Circular for applicants. (PDF, 937.40 kb)

Application (MSWORD, 189.18 kb)

Checklist (MSWORD, 22.70 kb)