Dundalk is now included in the Living City Initiative. We can help you access tax relief on refurbishing properties in the town centre.
In October 2025, after a decade of lobbying led by Paddy Malone and the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Dundalk was finally added to the Living City Initiative. This is one of the most significant economic developments for the town centre in years, and it opens up real tax savings for property owners.
The Living City Initiative provides income tax or corporation tax relief on the cost of refurbishing residential and commercial properties in the designated town centre area. For owner-occupiers, landlords, and commercial property owners, this can mean substantial savings on qualifying renovation works.
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Paddy was personally involved in the campaign to bring this scheme to Dundalk. He understands the legislation inside out and can tell you quickly whether your property qualifies and how much relief you could be entitled to.
The scheme covers the historic town centre of Dundalk, with boundaries defined by the local authority. For the residential element, properties must have been built before 1914. Qualifying works include structural repairs, damp-proofing, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, window replacement, and other refurbishment works. New extensions generally do not qualify.
For owner-occupiers, the cost of qualifying works can be claimed against your income tax over a ten-year period. For landlords and commercial property owners, the relief is also available over a defined period. The exact benefit depends on your marginal tax rate and the amount you spend on qualifying works.
We handle the full process: assessing whether your property is within the designated area, reviewing your planned works to confirm they qualify, calculating the tax relief, and filing the claim with Revenue through your annual tax return.
This is a time-limited scheme, and properties in the designated area are finite. If you own a property in Dundalk town centre and are considering renovation works, talk to us sooner rather than later. The relief could make a significant difference to the economics of your project.
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Common questions about living city initiative in Dundalk
The Living City Initiative is a government scheme offering income tax or corporation tax relief on the cost of refurbishing residential and commercial properties in designated areas. Dundalk was added to the scheme in October 2025 after a decade of lobbying led by Paddy Malone and the Dundalk Chamber.
The designated area covers the historic town centre of Dundalk. The exact boundaries are defined by the local authority. Properties must be within this area and must have been built before 1914 to qualify for the residential element of the scheme.
For owner-occupiers, you can claim the cost of refurbishment against your income tax over ten years. For landlords and commercial property owners, the relief is also available over a defined period. The exact benefit depends on your marginal tax rate and the amount you spend on qualifying works.
Qualifying works include structural repairs, damp-proofing, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, window replacement, and other refurbishment works. The property must be a residential or commercial building in the designated area. New extensions generally do not qualify.
You need to submit a claim through your annual tax return. We handle the full process including assessing eligibility, calculating the relief, and filing the claim with Revenue. Book a consultation and we will tell you whether your property qualifies.
Your first consultation is free and without obligation. Fill in the form below or call us on 042 933 6744.
