Somewhere to Live
Information
This section will provide you with a wide range of information related to housing in Ireland.
Buying a home
If you are thinking of buying a home, you will find useful information in buying a home, buying a local authority house , paying for a home, costs of buying a home, the shared ownership scheme and the affordable housing scheme.
Rented accommodation
If you are living in rented accommodation, you will find information on looking for a flat or house to rent, help with paying the rent, what to do if your landlord wants you to leave, coping with rent increases and the Private Residential Tenancies Board, an organisation that mediates disputes between landlords and tenants.
Local authority housing
Information on local authority housing in general, local authority mortgages and getting a transfer to another local authority home.
Planning permission
Information on development plans,planning permission and commenting on a planning application.
Other areas of interest
Other housing-related areas are homelessness and housing for older people.
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Related Documents
- Tenants’ rights and obligations
Tenants in private rented accomodation have rights and obligations. These rights and responsibilities derive from landlord/tenant law as well as from any written or verbal tenancy agreement between landlord and tenant. - Affordable housing
Affordable Housing helps lower income households in Ireland buy their own home. Local authorities provide houses to be sold at lower than the current market price to eligible first time buyers on low incomes. - Housing options for homeless people
Information on housing options and supports for homeless people in Ireland.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.