Do I have to acknowledge Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?

Yes, all successful applicants are required to acknowledge the financial assistance of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and include the Council’s logo on all printed matter.

Do I have to acknowledge Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council?

Yes, all successful applicants are required to acknowledge the financial assistance of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and include dlr grant funding logo on all printed material and graphics. Please contact the Council for this logo. 

Do I have to fill in a household information form each year?
  •  Yes, it is a requirement of your tenancy agreement
  • ·It is very important that tenants fill in the household information form correctly each year and supply us with current income details for all members of the household. This enables us to calculate a weekly rent which is accurate based on the income details provided.
  • The Council should be immediately notified if there is a change in income details of any of the members of the household during the year. If there is a delay in doing this back dated debits may be applied to your account.

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Do I have to fill in a household information form each year?
  • Yes, it is a requirement of your tenancy agreement
  • It is very important that tenants fill in the household information form correctly each year and supply us with current income details for all members of the household. This enables us to calculate a weekly rent which is accurate based on the income details provided.
  • The Council should be notified immediately if there is a change in income details of any member of the household during the year. If there is a delay in doing this back dated debits may be applied to your account.

Please see link to “household information form”

Rents, Differential, Rent scheme
Do I have to quarantine in any IPAS accommodation Centres?

There is no longer any quarantine requirement for new arrivals to any IPAS accommodation.

Do I have to sign my property over to the Local Authority when I take in a tenant in receipt of the HAP scheme

No. Your property will remain your property and will not be signed over to the Local Authority when you take in a tenant in receipt of the HAP scheme. The agreement between the landlord, tenant and the property will not differ from how the private rental market currently operates. 

Do I have to submit receipts?

Yes, applicants must submit a Completion Report and copies of all receipts that show exactly how the funding was spent. Failure to supply evidence of expenditure will affect future funding decisions. Photos showing the results of the project may also be submitted. All completion reports and receipts should be submitted by Friday 10th October 2025. 

Do I keep my 'grey' and 'green' bin?

Yes, if you decide to avail of the Panda service. Otherwise you should contact the Council on (01) 205 4810 and we will arrange to remove your bins.

Do I need an Occupational Therapist Report?

Yes, the Council will arrange for an Occupational Therapist to complete an assessment of you in your home once we receive your application.

Do I need to apply for a Fire Safety Certificate as well and do I have to pay a fee for both?

Yes, the 7 Day notice must be accompanied by a valid Fire Safety Certificate application and a statutory declaration form in respect of the work proposed, but only the fee for the 7 day notice applies. 

You do not have to submit separate fees for both the 7 Day Notice and the Fire Safety Certificate.
Fire safety certificate, 7 day notice, commencement notice

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