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Adding Or Removing A Name On Your Loan
Do you need to change a name on your loan account? We've listed the process below.
Adopt a patch
Is graffiti or littering a problem in your area?
Why not sign up for Fingal County Council’s “Adopt a Patch” scheme?
Adult Learning
We deliver a range of learning workshops for Adults in Fingal.
Apply For Planning Permission
You can apply for planning permission with us by post, or by making your application to us at either of our planning counters, County Hall Swords and Civic Offices Blanchardstown.
Apply for social housing
We provide social housing support for people who can’t provide a home for themselves. You can apply for a house in the Fingal area and if you meet the eligibility requirements you’ll be placed on the Housing Waiting List.
Apply to use a pitch
Fingal County Council maintains 168 sports pitches in Regional and Neighbourhood Parks which are used by Sporting Organisations throughout Fingal.
Burial Grounds
We manage and maintain 36 burial grounds in Fingal. View of burial grounds.
View Information on Older Burials
Call for Properties
Guarantee your rental income and make renting property easy
Cleaner Community 2017
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the 2017 Cleaner Communities Awards.
Commercial Rates
Commercial Rates
Rates are a property based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial or industrial properties. Income from commercial rates pays for a wide range of services including street lighting, maintenance of roads and footpaths, libraries, parks and playgrounds, sports and recreation facilities, economic development, community development and environmental protection.
Commercial Waste
This section covers regulations in relation to Food Waste, Packaging, Farm Plastic, Waste Tyres and Waste Permits.
Community Person of the Year
Do you know of a person who through their volunteering is making a difference within their community? Community Person of the Year is your opportunity to nominate an individual whose selfless work and giving generously of their time enhances the well being of others.
Do You Need Planning Permission
Find out here which works need planning permission, and which don't.
Dog Fouling
Find out more about dog fouling and the Green Dog Walkers Scheme below
Dog Licences and Identification
Find out more below
Domestic Septic Tanks
Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (Septic Tanks) must be registered
Early Years Literacy Strategy
The vision for Fingal Libraries Early Years Literacy Strategy is to support the significant people in the lives of children from birth to six years, and to give these children the best start in life through the use of books as fuel for the imagination and lifelong learning.
Fingallians in Frongoch
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Fire safety certificates
You must apply for a Fire Safety Certificate for new buildings and some alterations and extensions to existing buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've listed and answered some of the most asked questions about voting and the register below.
Grants
See what's available now
Green Schools Programme
The Green Schools programme promotes environmental awareness within schools to the point where it becomes an intrinsic part of the ethos of the school.
House Purchase Loan Scheme
If you are a first time buyer, intending to build, or buy a new or second hand home you may qualify for our House Purchase Loan Scheme.
Housing Grants
The Council operates three separate grant schemes for qualifying home owners.
Housing Transfers and New Tenants in Your Home
Applications for a transfer from your existing home may be made once you have been a Council tenant for at least 2 years. If you’re already a tenant and you have someone planning to come and live with you, you need to apply to us for permission.
Is Your Housing Application Up To Date?
Social Housing Assessment 2016
Jobs
View job information and results here ~ Féach ar faisnéis agus torthaí maidir le poist anseo
Join the Library
If you thought libraries were just books think again!
Long Term Lease Scheme
Do you have a Property to Let Under Long Term Leasing ?
Memory Makers
Do you have memories from times past, times forgotten or times recent? Memory Makers is your opportunity to relive and share these memories, whether they are a story or a craft created by you.
Do you have a 1916 Centenary Story that has been passed down through the generations?
Arrears
If you are having problems repaying your rent or mortgage the best thing to do is to talk to us.
Newbridge House and Farm Re-Development
Initiation of Procedure Pursuant to Part XI
Proposed Refurbishment of Existing Buildings and Development of
New Works and all Associated Site Works at Newbridge House & Farm,
Newbridge Demense, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
Object to a planning application
To object or comment on a planning application you can make a submission online or in writing.
Parking permits
We have Pay and Display in the following areas: Malahide, Skerries, Balbriggan, Swords, Rush and Coolmine.
Licenses and Permits
The following is a list of Road Permits/Licences/Certificates which are available from Fingal County Council, Operations Department, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Swords Castle Digging History
Swords Castle: Digging History is the first Community Archaeology project designed and supported by Fingal County Council. It is a unique means of engaging people, locals and tourists alike, with one of the county’s premier cultural and tourist assets.
Apply for Temporary Road Closures
Do you need to apply for a temporary road closure? If so, please read the following information carefully.
Tidy Towns Pollinator Awards
Let's Get Buzzing!
Information on Voting and Elections
Ensure you are on the register and eligible to vote.
Water & Drainage connections
Find out about applying for new water, waste water and surface water connections.
We are buying land and new housing
Expressions of Interest – Housing Provision - Information for Developers and Land Owners
