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To: Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien

Extend the Development Contribution Waiver

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Extend the Development Contribution Waiver and Irish Water fee holiday indefinitely for self-builders.

Why is this important?

Self-builders are saving between €7k and €30k+ thanks to the development contribution waiver. It's been extended until the end of 2024, which is great news for those who are at the planning stage or looking for a builder to hire. With construction costs high and builders hard to get, we need the waiver permanently instated those building a new family home.
Ireland

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Updates

2024-04-25 09:54:56 +0100

Waiver officially extended to the end of 2024 for development levies, but only to October 2024 for Irish Water charges:
https://selfbuild.ie/news/council-fee-waiver-extended-to-end-of-year-irish-water-waiver-to-october/

Let's get both waivers extended indefinitely for self-builders - they're the ones who need it the most.

2024-04-15 09:47:46 +0100

Waiver extended until the end of 2024 - happy days:
https://selfbuild.ie/news/help-to-buy-extended-by-5-years-levy-holiday-extension-end-of-2024/

Let's keep the petition going to extend the waiver beyond 2024 for self-builders - it's a massive support for anyone building their dream home.

2024-03-30 23:24:34 +0000

1,000 signatures reached

2024-03-29 19:43:37 +0000

500 signatures reached

2024-03-21 21:08:14 +0000

100 signatures reached

2024-03-20 22:04:38 +0000

50 signatures reached

2024-03-20 18:28:36 +0000

25 signatures reached

2024-03-20 16:07:12 +0000

10 signatures reached

2024-03-20 15:08:54 +0000

The government has confirmed it will NOT extend the waiver beyond April 24th, more info here: https://selfbuild.ie/news/sign-the-petition-extend-the-development-contribution-waiver/

2024-03-20 12:13:05 +0000

Self-builders are currently saving between €7k and €30k+ thanks to the waiver - full details here https://selfbuild.ie/advice/what-local-authority-fees-do-you-have-to-pay-in-ireland/