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Recent News
- Documentary: The Story of Water July 3, 2020
- Dungarvan Town Centre reopens with renewed sense of Summer Vibrancy July 3, 2020
- Waterford signs up to Covenant of Mayors June 30, 2020
- Cappoquin receives €1.2 million in Rural Development funding June 26, 2020
- Abbeyside Coastal Walk Opens June 26, 2020
- Irish Water warns recent rainfall not sufficient as more schemes develop drought June 23, 2020
- COVID Care concert series June 23, 2020
- Key Supports for Reopening your Small Business June 22, 2020
- Emergency Road Closure – REMINDER: N72 Affane/Sunlawn towards Sheskin June 21, 2020
- Decade of Centenaries Community Grant / Deontas Pobail do Dheich mBliana na gCuimhneachán June 19, 2020
- Mayoral Statement on death of Det. Garda Colm Horkan, RIP June 19, 2020
- Join the 2020 Summer Stars Reading Adventure at Waterford Libraries June 19, 2020
- Waterford businesses encouraged to apply for Local Authority Restart Grant in Phase 2 of Roadmap to Recovery June 18, 2020
- REMINDER: Temporary Bathing Prohibition, Clonea Beach June 18, 2020
- Waterford Council details Sec. 254 Outdoor Furniture Grant Scheme June 17, 2020
Category Archives: Housing
Housing Applications Service update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Council offices both in Waterford City and in Dungarvan have been closed to the public. However all essential services are still in operation with a reduced number of staff present. The Housing Applications office … Continue reading
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Waterford Council Social Housing Projects update
The Government of Ireland, through the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government has determined that certain social housing projects are deemed essential within the meaning of the COVID-19 health regulations. In Waterford, certain projects have been identified as meeting … Continue reading
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COVID-19 Mortgage Payment Break for Local Authority borrowers
Local Authority home loan borrowers may now apply for a Mortgage Payment Break of up to three months on their home loan if they have experienced a reduction (or anticipate suffering a reduction) in their income, arising from the Covid-19 … Continue reading
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Waterford Integrated Homeless Services update
Waterford Integrated Homeless Services (WIHS), based at 28 Parnell Street, Waterford will remain open during normal business hours to deal with homeless emergencies. WIHS can be contacted directly at homelessservicesteam@waterfordcouncil.ie or on 0761 10 2499.
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Service Update: Rent Supplement
The DHPLG advised on Friday afternoon last, that rent supplement is available to those in rented accommodation, whose income has been affected by COVID19, and who therefore cannot provide for the cost of their accommodation from their own resources. Persons … Continue reading
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New pilot service in action when applying for social housing
Attention new applicants for social housing … An improved pilot service is running in Waterford City and in Dungarvan in relation to our applications process. A person with a complete application form and all relevant and correct documents can now … Continue reading
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Waterford City & County Council exceeds National Housing Targets
WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL EXCEEDS HOUSING TARGETS 912 additional households supported in 2018 – 147% of target 294 homes added to the Council’s social housing stock – 18% more than target New stock includes 119 builds 100 leased properties … Continue reading
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Integrated Homeless Services Centre to open in Waterford
Waterford City & County Council, in partnership with the HSE/South East Community Healthcare, Focus Ireland and South East Simon Community are to operate an Integrated Homeless Services Centre in Waterford City. Located at 28 Parnell St. (the former Bank of … Continue reading
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Waterford Cold Weather Initiative
Responding to Rough Sleeping during Cold Weather Given the demands on current emergency homeless services and the growing waiting list to access services and the Rough Sleeper Units, an additional Cold Weather Initiative (CWI) is open in Waterford City. The … Continue reading
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