A FREE public webinar on how the Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme works takes place next Thursday.
Galway County Council hosts the public webinar at 1pm and 7pm on Thursday (December 4th). It follows a Council survey earlier this year in which almost a third of respondents said they were not familiar with the scheme. The survey highlighted the need for clearer information about the supports available to households seeking to buy a home.
The webinar will set out how the scheme works, who can apply, what documentation is required, how prices are set and how the Help to Buy Scheme run by Revenue can support first-time buyers. The information session comes as Galway County Council continues to assess new sites for affordable housing in towns across the county.
Seventeen homes have been completed at Garraí na Gaoithe, Baile Chláir, with a further 16 due by the end of 2025 and 28 scheduled for Quarter 1, 2026. Construction is advancing on 66 homes at Droim na Gaoithe, Baile Chláir, while 44 homes are planned for Raheen and Páirc na hAbhainn, Athenry. Both projects are expected to be delivered between 2026 and early 2027. The Council is also exploring additional opportunities on its own lands and through Part V.
Surveys carried out in September and October indicate strong demand for affordable homes. Further targeted surveys are planned to assess demand across the county.
Registration for the webinar is available at www.tinyurl.com/galwaywebinar.
