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'Rent-A-Room' Scheme Extended To Council Tenants

Tuesday, 2 May 2023 10:51

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The government hopes the scheme will house up to 28,000.

Council tenants can soon avail of the rent-a-room scheme, under new plans agreed by cabinet.

According to the Irish Independent, the government hopes the move will house between 14 and 28,000 people.

Under the current rent-a-room scheme, homeowners can earn up to €14,000 a year tax free, for letting a room in their property.

Once extended, the government hopes some 28,000 council tenants living in 'under occupied' homes will avail of the scheme.

Clement Herron, Owner of Clement Herron Real Estate in Portlaoise, says he wouldn't be in favour of trying to sell a room:

But, Former Chair of The Housing Agency, Conor Skehan, says it's a step in the right direction:

Fianna Fail Senator Mary Fitzpatrick says the move is just one part of a broader plan to tackle the housing crisis:

But Dublin City councillor Mannix Flynn doesn't believe people will choose to rent a room in a local authority home:

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