Supporting Stability in the Rental Market

Ireland’s rental market is growing fast.

By the end of 2024, there were 328,000 registered tenancies, including 51,230 AHB homes and 2,500 cost rental homes, with over 105,000 private landlords.

The Government is strengthening laws and policies to attract investment, build more rental homes especially apartments and give renters more choice while reducing rents over time.

Improved Rent Controls

Increased Security of Tenure for Tenants

Rent Tax Credit

Building More Purpose-Built Student Accommodation

Rebalancing the Short-term Lets Sector

Strengthening the Residential Tenancies Board

Providing Quality Accommodation in the Private Rental Sector

Publication of a National Rent Price Register