Approved Rates on the DCB Scheme

How much will I be allocated to rebuild?

• The Government have decided to increase the grant rates and the maximum grant rate (the Scheme cap) available under the Defective Concrete Blocks (DCB) Scheme and made an Order to increase the overall scheme cap on 22 October 2024.

• The changes mean the Scheme Cap will rise by 10% to €462,000 from the current €420,000. A similar 10% increase now applies to all ancillary grants with for example the accommodation grant increasing by €1,500 to €16,500. Grant rates payable per square metre will rise by approximately 7-9% depending on the remediation option and dwelling location.

• The 10% increases, under the terms of the DCB Act 2022 applies immediately to eligible relevant owners that are yet to receive a determination in respect of remediation option and grant amount. Extending these increases to wider group of relevant owners requires amending legislation. We are continuing to ensure these increases are granted to everyone who has engaged in the scheme to date.

Rates will differ depending on the size of the property. Smaller homes will be granted much less than larger homes. See link below for rates relative to size of property.

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/601ff-department-announce-changes-to-the-defective-concrete-block-scheme-following-preliminary-research-findings/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ellsVBScWHwL2AjSqDPfBB3LfDdrX_AQPf3Ki-k4XYil6cvYWgs4gk0U_aem_kzDYiLpKAH8WUuCSf_kb6A

The rates approved as of march 2024 can be found here https://scsi.ie/dcb-construction-costs/