Expression of Interest – Purchase of Land/Turnkey Development for Social Housing 2022-2023

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Carlow County Council as the Housing Authority for Carlow currently has a requirement to provide additional housing units for households that are on the social housing list. The household requirements vary in size and need, with units required for persons with disabilities and age friendly. To address the need Carlow County Council are seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of lands Greenfield or Brownfield) in Carlow Town and Borris or the purchase of turnkey developments in Carlow Town and Tullow. Proposals for developments on greenfield, brownfield or any unfinished development will be acceptable. The regeneration of vacant or derelict units in Town Centres is encouraged. These will be considered as Buy & Renew Turnkey proposals where the Developer renovates the property to a like-new condition and sells to Carlow County Council. Proposals that support sustainable Town Centre living with links to Active Travel routes are encouraged and welcomed. The provision of sustainable communities is a key objective and a strong mix of tenure is required in locations proposed and should be demonstrated as part of the submission.