Local social housing vacancies declining, many still vacant

Local social housing vacancies declining, many still vacant

The number of vacant public housing properties in Geraldton is on a steady decline but with houses still sitting empty for more than a year, the local community is being “let down”.

Local authority spent €293k securing vacant social homes

In 2025, the SDCC spent a total of €293,000 on securing vacant social homes to protect properties from unauthorised access, vandalism, or further deterioration. This work, which cost 4.5 per cent of the council’s overall re-let budget costs, includes the boarding up of properties to prevent trespassing or unwanted anti-social behaviour while re-let works are […]