The increased cost of business scheme is now open and the closing date for businesses to confirm eligibility and upload verification details is 1st May 2024. 

The Increased Cost of Business Scheme (ICOB) was announced as part of the Budget 2024 package to help businesses with business costs and benefits Small and Medium sized businesses who operate from a rateable premises. The grant will give businesses back half of what they paid for in commercial rates in 2023, if they paid up to €10,000. Businesses who paid between €10,000 and €30,000 get a grant of €5,000.

Click here for details of the qualifying criteria and the application process