Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme shall apply.
Section 9 of the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019 makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may make a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, and that such a scheme shall be approved at the local authority budget meeting, concerning the local financial year to which the scheme shall apply.
Limerick City and County Council will consider a scheme providing for abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties, applying in the 2027 local financial year.
Limerick City and County Council welcomes written submissions from the public on this matter specifically covering the potential effects of a scheme providing for the abatement of rates in respect of vacant properties on businesses, individuals and on local authority services.
Submissions must be received by 9th November 2026 via any of the following methods:
- By emailing your submission to rates@limerick.ie
By posting your submission to:
Rates Abatement Scheme Consultation
Limerick City and County Council
Finance Section
Barrow House
Michael Street
Limerick
Signed: John Moran
Mayor of Limerick
19th October 2026
All comments, including the names and addresses of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard to this consultation process will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to a meeting of Limerick City and County Council. Accordingly, they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and consequently will appear on the Council’s Website.