Ireland has announced the first wave of projects supported by a €1 billion housing infrastructure fund designed to accelerate home construction and unlock new residential development across the country.
The Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund (HIIF) will support 82 infrastructure projects that are expected to directly enable the delivery of 86,000 new homes while creating the potential for an additional 113,000 homes in the future. The initiative represents one of Ireland’s largest housing infrastructure investments in recent years.
The fund aims to address a major barrier to housing delivery: the lack of essential infrastructure needed to make development sites ready for construction. Many areas with approved housing land have remained unused because of delays in connecting water, energy, transport, and other services.
The first phase of the programme will focus on projects that can move quickly, with priority given to developments expected to become active between 2026 and 2028. The approved projects represent approximately €862 million in direct investment and are expected to trigger additional investment across key infrastructure sectors.
The initiative is being managed by the Housing Activation Office, which works with local authorities and national agencies to identify obstacles slowing housing delivery. The office brings together expertise from organisations responsible for water services, electricity networks, transport, and local government to coordinate infrastructure planning.
Government officials said the investment will help transform unused zoned land into active housing sites by providing the infrastructure required for large-scale construction. The programme also aims to support housing growth in Ireland’s cities and towns by improving the environment for builders, developers, and communities.
The HIIF forms part of Ireland’s wider housing strategy under the Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025–2030 programme and the updated National Development Plan. Future phases of the fund are expected to expand participation to more public and private sector partners.
By focusing on infrastructure before construction begins, Ireland hopes the fund will remove long-standing barriers to housing supply and help deliver more homes for communities facing growing demand.
