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Leaflet IT65 - Rural Renewal Scheme - Revenue Commissioners

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page 34 34 Appendices <strong>Rural</strong> <strong>Renewal</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong><br />

Appendix 2<br />

Guidelines for applying for Certificate of Compliance and Certificate<br />

of Reasonable Cost<br />

Certificate of Compliance<br />

A certificate of compliance is required where a newly constructed, refurbished or<br />

converted house is purchased from a builder. This certifies that:<br />

1 The house complies with Department of the Environment and Local<br />

Government standards of construction<br />

2 The accommodation is within the specified floor area limits:<br />

• 38 to 140 square metres for newly constructed rented residential<br />

accommodation<br />

• 38 to 150 square metres for refurbished or converted rented residential<br />

accommodation<br />

• 38 to 210 square metres for owner-occupied houses in respect of<br />

construction, refurbishment and conversion expenditure<br />

3 In the case of a refurbishment project, that the work was necessary to ensure<br />

the suitability as a dwelling of the house.<br />

A Certificate of Compliance will be accepted as evidence that the house complies<br />

with any conditions laid down by the Minister for the Environment and Local<br />

Government in relation to standards for construction and improvements and the<br />

provision of water, sewerage and other services in houses.<br />

It will also be accepted as evidence that the house complies with the floor area<br />

requirements.

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