Derelict Sites Register

A derelict site is any land that has not been properly managed and ruins the look of the surrounding area due to:

• ruined or dangerous buildings
• neglected land or structures
• a buildup of litter or waste

Derelict properties make the surrounding area seem neglected, are a magnet for antisocial behaviour and are a waste of valuable housing.

Please Note

An empty or vacant building is not the same as a derelict building. The Derelict Sites legislation cannot be used to tackle vacancy.

How to Report a Derelict Site

To report a derelict site, please contact the Derelict Sites Office through the details at the bottom of the page.

When we receive a report we will carry out an inspection to determine:

• if the site qualifies as a derelict site
• if it can be added to the register
• what improvements need to be made

If you are concerned that a structure is dangerous or is likely to become dangerous you can contact the Dangerous Buildings Office.

How to Access the Derelict Sites Register

Dublin City Council maintains a Derelict Sites Register in line with the Derelict Sites Act 1990.

Please see the interactive map of sites currently on the Derelict Sites Register.

The document below also lists sites that are currently on the Register.

The full register includes:

• the name and address of each derelict site owner and occupier
• actions taken by Dublin City Council
• the market value of the site

You can view it in the Derelict Sites Office at the address below, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Contact us through the details at the bottom of this page to make an appointment.

What Happens If Your Site is Added to the Derelict Sites Register

Charges

If your property is on the Derelict Sites Register, you must pay an annual charge of 7% of its market value. You must pay this charge every year until you do the work needed to improve the site.

If you do not pay, you will have to pay an interest rate of 1.25% each month. Any unpaid money stays attached to the land as a legal charge until you pay the full amount.

Dublin City Council registers these unpaid charges with the Land Registry or the Registry of Deeds. This means if you try to sell the property, the buyer will require you to pay the debt before completing the sale.

Forced Sale

Dublin City Council can buy any site on the Derelict Sites Register. A forced sale is always a last resort and will only happen after a property owner fails to make the required improvements.

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

You can apply for a Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to help with the costs of improving a property. Find more information through the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund Scheme.

Vesting Orders

A vesting order is a legal order that forces the owner of a property to give up the site and hand ownership to someone else. It can be used to take land for public projects or to transfer council homes to tenants.

Dublin City Council's most recent vesting orders can be viewed below: