Vibrant Town Centre

A MORE
VIBRANT
TOWN CENTRE

Vacant Business-Property

REOPEN GRANT

Up to 90% Rates Discount

Tipperary County Council are launching a new scheme to support anyone opening a new business in a property that was vacant, derelict, or/and on the dangerous structure register.

We are offering grant support up to the value of 90% of annual business rates. There is no upper limit on the amount awarded. Businesses can also avail of additional benefits if they operate one of our Targeted Businesses for Main Streets.

About VBR Zones

Core Retail
Restricted Area

Key Businesses Only

See Map for Eligibility

Main Street
Up to 90% Grant

Tiered Rates Support

Yr 1: 90% | Yr 2: 80% | Yr 3: 70%

Town Centre Urban Core
Up to 70% Grant

Tiered Rates Support

Yr 1: 70% | Yr 2: 60% | Yr 3: 50%

Village / Countywide Zone
Up to 60% Grant

Tiered Rates Support

Yr 1: 60% | Yr 2: 50% | Yr 3: 40%

Video Overview

Audio Guide

Listen to a detailed walkthrough of the grant scheme benefits and requirements.

KEY BUSINESSES

We are looking to support the following (Eligible for Prime Retail Area Bonus):

Creative Industries
Green Business
Family-Friendly
Tourism-related
Cafe Culture
Night-Time Economy
Artisan Food
Fine Dining
Hospitality
Music Lessons
Fitness and Health

RESTRICTED LOCATIONS

The following businesses are eligible for grants only outside the Prime Retail Area.

  • Betting Offices
  • Nail Shops
  • Off Licences
  • Hairdressers
  • Barbershops
  • Discount Stores
  • Sunbed Shops
Please see maps for further information
Businesses in these categories are advised to avail of property on the streets outside of the Prime Retail Area.

Note: Exceptional Areas of Development

From time to time each Municipal District can specify designated areas that fall outside of the Main Street Zone but are under redevelopment within the town centre for inclusion in this grant scheme under the Main Street Zone categorisation.

Transparency in Action

We are committed to showing the real-world impact of our grant funding. From properties revived to jobs created, see the positive outcomes fueling our communities across Tipperary.