Who do I contact about the scheme in Donegal?
Different offices handle different parts of the scheme. This page tells you who to contact, and how, so your question reaches the right people first time.
How do I contact the DCB Grant Section at Donegal County Council?
The Defective Concrete Block Grant Section runs a telephone clinic every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9am to 12.30pm.
- Phone: 074 91 53900, and ask for the Defective Concrete Block Grant Section.
- Email: dcb@donegalcoco.ie if you would rather send your query in writing.
My application has gone to the Housing Agency. Who do I ask?
If your question is about the progress of an application that has been referred to the Housing Agency, contact the Housing Agency directly.
- Phone: 01-6564100
Who answers questions about SEAI grants?
SEAI has a dedicated team for grants available to DCB homeowners. Contact the SEAI DCB Team directly.
- Phone: 01-808-2004
- Email: dcb@seai.ie
- Online: SEAI's information for defective concrete blocks homeowners
Who do I ask about planning permission?
For any question about planning permission, contact the Planning Department of Donegal County Council.
- Phone: 0749153900
- Email: planning@donegalcoco.ie
- Online: Donegal County Council's planning pages
Where do I find records for a council estate or S.I. house?
For records about local authority estates or S.I. houses, email housingcapital@donegalcoco.ie.
Who do I ask about Local Property Tax?
For all Local Property Tax questions, contact the LPT Branch of Revenue directly.
- Phone: 01-7383626
Need help with the application itself?
If you find the online application hard, or you need extra support, the community facilitators can guide you. You can also contact us and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
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Sources
- SEAI grants for defective concrete blocks homeowners (opens in a new tab)SEAI · seai.ie
- Donegal County Council Planning (opens in a new tab)Donegal County Council · donegalcoco.ie
