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You may qualify for social housing if you:

  • Have a local connections to the area.
  • Are in genuine need of housing and are unable to provide accommodation from your own resources.
  • Have a legal right to remain in the State on a long term basis.
  • Are 18 years of age or older.
  • Have a net income that is below the thresholds listed below:

Single adult

€40,000

2 Adults

No Children

€42,000

1 Adult

1 Child

€41,000

1 Adult

2 Children

€42,000

2 Adults

1 Child

€43,000

2 Adults

2 Children

€44,000

2 Adults

3 Children

€45,000

3 Adults

4 Or More Children

€48,000

 

Housing Allocations Scheme
Download PDF (0.5MB)
Easy to Read Guide - Social Housing Application Form
English version (1.4MB) Leagan Gaeilge (3.3MB)

How We Prioritize

Dublin City Council is clear and transparent on prioritizing the housing needs of our tenants.

Band 1

Medical and Welfare Priority and other specified Priority Cases

Band 2

All overcrowded cases and those with previously awarded medical or welfare points

Band 3

All remaining qualified households

 

To Submit Housing Application form

[email protected]

Housing Application Form
English version (0.9MB) Leagan Gaeilge (1.4MB)
Change of Address Form
Download DOCX (0.1MB)

Download the document below for the application form and information on applying for consideration under the Exceptional Medical Grounds Scheme

HMD Form 1 - Disability and/or Medical Information Form
Download PDF (0.3MB)

Download the document below for the application form and information on the requirements for an application to be included on a housing application.

Add Partner Housing
Download DOCX (0.1MB)

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More Information

https://citizenhub.dublincity.ie/

Contact Details

Housing Allocations

Telephone Number
01 222 2201
Email Address
[email protected]
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