The information you are providing in your application is for the purposes of verifying your eligibility for Cost Rental housing as deemed under the Affordable Housing Act 2021.  

To proceed with an application, you must confirm that: 

• You have read and understood the privacy policy  

• You understand the eligibility requirements and application procedure  

By completing an application, you acknowledge that all the information provided by you in an application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete.  

You also understand that falsifications, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in said documents either by omission or commission will be the cause for refusal of your application (including revoking any offers made under this process) regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery.  

If you are selected under the Cost Rental lottery for the property or development for which you have applied and once we have confirmed your application meets the eligibility criteria, we will invite you to a short screening session and you will  be able to view the property type being offered. 

 You acknowledge that the Cost Rental home will be provided as advertised, and that changes or adaptations to the unit cannot be made as part of this process. Please note that images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of finished homes. 

Cost Rental is not-for-profit housing where the rent you pay covers the cost of the construction, management, and maintenance of your new home. Cost Rental offers you a long-term, secure tenancy that is more affordable.   

At Tuath, we have delivered over 1,000 Cost Rental homes to date with rents starting at 25% below the average local area rent.  

For more information on Cost Rental please visit:  

S.I. No. 425/2021 – Affordable Housing Act 2021 (Cost Rental Designation) Regulations 2021  

There is no one set rental rate – all Cost Rental rents are set at a minimum of 25% below the market rents in the area where the scheme is located for an equivalent property. 

Each Cost Rental Scheme listing/advertisement will outline the monthly rent. 

A deposit is required up front to secure tenancy. A deposit is one month’s rent less €50. For example, if the monthly rent for a property is €1,250, a deposit of €1,200 is required.  

When you register your interest in a Cost Rental development, you’re providing your contact details so we can notify you when applications open for that specific scheme. 

Once applications are open and you apply, your eligibility will be assessed. If you meet the criteria, you’ll be entered into a random lottery for the opportunity to be selected for a Cost Rental home. 

Information about upcoming Cost Rental developments, including timelines and availability is shared on the Tuath Housing website and occasionally on our social media channels. 

For many developments, you’ll have the option to register your interest, which means you’ll be notified directly when applications open. 

If a small number of Cost Rental homes become available within an existing development, these will also be advertised on our website and social media platforms. 

The closing date for new developments is advertised seven days before applications close. For re-lets, applications typically open for 7days. 

Cost Rental homes are a long-term rental option that offer security of tenure.  

After six consecutive months in occupation under the tenancy and without a valid notice of termination being served, your tenancy will become a tenancy of unlimited duration. This applies where there are no issues with breach of your tenancy obligations or rent arrears.  

These properties will not be available to purchase.  

Your net household income is calculated by adding together the net income for each household member aged 18 years and over. Your net income excludes income tax, universal social charge, pension related deductions and PRSI which are deducted from the relevant gross assessable income.