How is my rent calculated?
Council Housing rents are based on a system called ‘differential rents.’ This means that the amount of rent you pay depends on the amount of your total household income. If your income increases then so does the rent and if your income decreases then the weekly rent decreases accordingly. Rent is calculated based on the current Differential Rent Scheme.
The person in receipt of the highest income is the principal earner. All other persons in the household with an income are subsidiary earners. Rent is calculated as follows:- principal earner’s income less €35 multiplied by 16%. Subsidiary earners income is calculated the same way, but is capped at €18 per earner. A €1 rent deduction is applied to all children and students in the household. An additional service charge may also apply, such as boiler maintenance or heating charge.
Rents, Calculation
How is my rent calculated?
- We operate a differential rent scheme, which means the more a household earns the more rent is charged. Conversely, the less a household earns the less is charged.
- The person in receipt of the highest income is the principal earner. All other persons in the household with an income are subsidiary earners.
- Rent is calculated as follows: principal earner’s income less €35 multiplied by 16%. Subsidiary Earners income is calculated as each Subsidiary Earner’s assessable income minus €35 and then multiplied by 11%. A €1 rent deduction is applied to all children and students under 23 in the household. An additional service charge may also apply, such as boiler maintenance or a heating charge.
How is the Environment and Climate Action Grant paid?
Funding is provided in full and up-front. It will be paid by bank transfer, directly to the group’s bank account. We may ask successful applicants to return a bank set-up form, to enable us to process the bank transfer.
How is the rent paid?
The rent will be paid quarterly in advance by electronic transfer directly into a bank account. Please note that, if the owner is living outside or Ireland, the rental income is subject to withholding tax. Further details on this aspect are available on www.revenue.ie.
How long before I know if the Council is interested in leasing my property?
Within one week. The property will be inspected and if deemed suitable for leasing by our inspection the Council will then enter into negotiations with you in respect of rental terms.
How long does an applicant have to lodge additional information?
6 months. From 31/03/2003 an additional 3 months can be granted where agreed.
Additional Information, further information
How long does the process take?
Minor alterations such as stairlifts and grab rails can be completed in a few weeks once we have the Occupational Therapists report.
We currently have a large volume of applications waiting for larger works such as bathrooms and ramps. It is not possible to say exactly how long an applicant will be waiting for works to be complete when they apply.
How long is a LAP in force?
A Local Area Plan is a 6 year plan, unless it is extended to 10 years.
How long is the bathing season?
The bathing season in Ireland runs from June 1st until September 15th of each year.
How long is the public consultation period?
The Draft public consultation stage is for a period of not less than 6 weeks. This ran from Thursday, 8th June 2023 - Friday, 21st July 2023.
In the event that material amendments are made to the Draft LAP, these will be placed on public display with submissions / observations invited for a period of not less than 4 weeks.