Help to Buy

Check your eligibility and calculate your HTB relief for a new build or self-build.

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This calculator uses 2026 tax year rates verified against Revenue.ie. It provides estimates for general planning purposes. Individual circumstances may vary. For a personalised analysis, consider our paid reports.

Related: First-time buyer? Read our guides on IrishPropertyGuide.ie

Help to Buy: What You Need to Know

The Help to Buy (HTB) incentive is a tax refund for first-time buyers purchasing or self-building a new home. It can be worth up to EUR 30,000, making it one of the most valuable tax reliefs in Ireland.

Eligibility Conditions

Worked Example: EUR 380,000 new build apartment

Mortgage: EUR 304,000 (80% LTV). HTB relief: 10% of EUR 380,000 = EUR 38,000, capped at EUR 30,000.

You receive EUR 30,000 towards your deposit, reducing cash needed from EUR 76,000 to EUR 46,000.

Note: HTB is claimed through Revenue's myAccount. Check Revenue.ie for current eligibility rules.

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