Overview
Housing for All (HFA) commits to supporting Local Authorities (LA) & Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver more “own build” social & affordable housing schemes. The HFA Land Acquisition Fund (The Fund) was established to address the lack of available development land to underpin housing delivery up to 2030 (based on DHLGH/HCDO research).
The Housing Agency oversees the fund and helps both Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies as required; allocated funding of €239m includes €50m for the provision of affordable housing delivery.
Acquisition Process
Sites can be acquired by both Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be assessed against a multi-criteria matrix.
Application Process
Completed applications must be signed by the Local Authority Chief Executive, The Director of Services & Head of Finance of the relevant LA and submitted to: development@housingagency.ie
Where an AHB is proposing a site, they must liaise with the relevant Local Authority with the application submitted by the relevant LA.
Approval Timelines
The Housing Agency carries out the preliminary assessment on all applications
Proposals will be reviewed monthly
Reviewed by the Housing Agency Funding Review Committee (meetings held monthly)
Housing Agency Board approval (meetings held monthly)
Housing Agency issue Formal Notification of Funding
Housing Agency will appoint legal advisors to complete the acquisition.