Longford County Council launches Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme with 25 A-rated homes at Cúirt an Easpaig, Ballinalee Road, Longford
New scheme aims to support families and first-time buyers to achieve homeownership in Longford
Press Release: Monday, 23 February 2026
Longford County Council is pleased to announce the launch of its Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme, which will deliver 25 high-quality, energy-efficient family homes at Cúirt an Easpaig, Ballinalee Road, County Longford.
The development comprises 5, two-bed terrace homes, 8, three-bed terrace homes and 12, three-bed semi-detached homes. All properties are built to an A-rated energy standard, ensuring lower energy consumption, improved comfort, and reduced household running costs for purchasers.
The Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme is designed to bridge the gap between household incomes and open-market house prices by offering homes at below market value, with Longford County Council retaining an equity share in each property.
The scheme will officially open for applications on Longford County Council’s online portal on Monday, 30 March 2026 at 10.00am.
Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council Cllr Garry Murtagh welcomed the scheme saying, "For too long, young families in Longford have watched homeownership slip beyond reach despite working hard towards that goal. This development brings 25 quality homes within grasp for people who contribute to our community every day. The A-rated design also means lower running costs, a critical consideration when household budgets are already stretched."
Chief Executive of Longford County Council Paddy Mahon added, "These homes represent a genuine opportunity for Longford families who have been priced out of the housing market. We have carefully structured this scheme to remove barriers to homeownership whilst ensuring long term sustainability of affordable housing provision in the county.”
The scheme is primarily aimed at first‑time buyers who do not currently own a property, although limited exceptions may apply. All applications will be assessed in line with Longford County Council’s Scheme of Priority.
Full details, including eligibility criteria, application requirements and the Scheme of Priority, are available on the Council’s website www.longfordcoco.ie/affordable-housing
For more information see the document checklist here: www.longfordcoco.ie/affordable-housing/document-checklist
Pricing structure for the Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme
Property Type | No of units available | Size of Unit | | | Max Income Approx |
2-bed Terrace | 5 | 86.66 m2 | | | |
3-bed Terrace | 8 | 127.89 m2 | | | |
3-bed Semi-D | 12 | 121.48 m2 | €403,759 | €308,759 | €86,000 |
Public Information sessions will take place on the following dates.
Location | Date | Time |
Longford Áras an Chontae | 10 March | 6.00pm |
Ballymahon Library | 11 March | 6.00pm |
Granard Library | 12 March | 6.00pm |
The sessions will provide information on the Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme and application process, with representatives from Longford County Council, local banks and credit unions available to offer practical advice and respond to questions from prospective applicants.
If you are interested in attending, please register your interest on Eventbrite.
Enquiries in relation to the Affordable Homes Purchase Scheme can be directed to affordablehomes@longfordcoco.ie
