The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is available for people who are unable to obtain sufficient funding from commercial banks to purchase or build a home. The loan can be used both for new and second-hand properties, or to self-build.
Full details of the Local Authority Home Loan, including eligibility criteria, can be found at www.localauthorityhomeloan.ie
How to apply
The application form is available for download from Application Form | Local Authority Home Loan
Completed application forms should be returned to your local Municipal District office at the following addresses:
Inishowen MD - Housing Office, Donegal County Council, Malin Road, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal, F93 YV1N
Donegal MD - Housing Office, Donegal County Council, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94 DK6C
Glenties MD - Housing Office, Donegal County Council, Bóthar Ghaoth Dobhair, An Clochán Liath, Co. Donegal, F94 H4CF
Letterkenny MD - Housing Office, Donegal County Council, Neil T. Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 TNY3
Stranorlar MD - Housing Office, Donegal County Council, County House, The Diamond, Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 Y622
The Mortgage Allowance Scheme is to assist tenants and tenant purchasers of Council dwellings and certain voluntary housing bodies who wish to return their dwelling and purchase or build a private dwelling by reducing their mortgage repayments over the first five years of the mortgage.
