Housing and Accommodation Information for Kerry County

 

  • Private Rental Accommodation: Rent a house or apartment from a landlord/estate agent, ensuring it meets the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019 and is registered with the RTB.
    RTB
  • Private Shared Rental Accommodation: Rent a room in a shared house or apartment, sharing household bills with other tenants.
    Rent a Room Scheme
  • Private Rental Contract: Request a written contract to outline the terms and conditions of your tenancy.
    RTB
  • Rent Tax Credit: PAYE taxpayers can claim a rent tax credit of €750 for individuals or €1500 for couples in 2024.
    Revenue
  • Offer a Home (Accommodation Recognition Payment) for BOTPs Only: Irish residents can provide homes to Ukrainian refugees and receive government payments.
    Offer a Home

  • Pledged Accommodation for BOTPs Only: Ukrainian refugees share homes with Irish host families, similar to the Offer a Home programme.
    Offer a Home

  • Purchasing a Home: No residency-based restrictions to buying property in Ireland, but ownership does not grant the right to live in Ireland.
    Purchasing a Home

  • Finding Property to Rent or Buy in Kerry: Use accommodation websites, letting agencies, newspapers, local shops, notice boards, or word of mouth.
    Property to Rent or Buy
  • What to Do if Private Accommodation Doesn’t Work Out: BOTPs can reapply for state-funded accommodation; IPAs should contact IPAS if evicted.
    Ukraine Crisis Temporary Accommodation Team (UCTAT)
    International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) 
  • Housing/Financial Supports: Social housing support, HAP, and rent supplement are available depending on your status in Ireland.
    Applying for Social Housing
    HAP
    Rent Supplement
    Kerry County Council
  • Peter McVerry Direct Provision Resettlement Programme: Supports IPAs granted leave to remain to source and settle into homes.
    Peter McVerry Trust