Welsh Government runs 2 empty-home schemes for landlords and owner-occupiers bringing long-term empty properties back into use. Each scheme below links to the council's own page where you can verify eligibility and apply.
Property must have been empty for at least 12 months. £50m national fund delivered across 17+ participating Welsh local authorities and administered by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
Recyclable loan fund (£43m) for refurbishing empty homes in Wales. Loans up to £25,000 per property, £250,000 per applicant. Delivered via participating Welsh local authorities.
Welsh Government rollup covering two active national schemes: National Empty Homes Grant up to £25,000 per property (15% owner contribution, 12-month empty rule, 5-year main-residence commitment), applications open until 30 September 2026; Houses Into Homes interest-free loan up to £25,000 per property and £250,000 per application, capped at 80% LTV. Re-verified June 2026.