Rent subsidy in Private rented residences - Scheme R

Aim:

To provide subsidy to tenants on rents paid on their ordinary residence leased from the private sector.

Criteria:

1. The applicant is the recognised lessee or has a title of temporary emphyteusis not exceeding 21 years.

2. The property is in a good state of repair and in a habitable condition.

3. Applicants do not possess assets exceeding €9,317.49 from a year prior to the date of application.

4. Applicants do not possess other property from a year prior to date of application.

5. Subsidy is calculated on the income of applicants and the rent being paid, according to the table below.

6. An additional subsidy of €116.47 is given to disabled applicants.

7. An additional €116.47 is given to families consisting of 6 or more members.

8. The subsidy is revised every two years and is based on applicants’ income for the preceding year.

9. The application is valid for a period of 5 years.

10. Amount of Subsidy for basic year 2010

SINGLE PERSON MAXIMUM SUBSIDY INITIAL RENT TO BE PAID BY APPLICANT
A € 0.00 - € 7,258.09 € 745.40 € 186.00
B € 7,258.10 - € 10,286.28 € 652.22 € 256.00
C € 0.00 - € 7,258.09 € 745.40 € 186.00
2 ADULTS
A € 0.00 - € 10,286.28 € 931.75 € 186.00
B € 10,286.29 - € 13,780.34 € 838.57 € 233.00
C € 13,780.35 - € 14,945.02 € 722.11 € 280.00
3 OR MORE PERSONS (FAMILY WITH CHILDREN)
A € 0.00 - € 12,615.65 € 966.69 € 186.00
B € 12,615.66 - € 13,780.34 € 873.51 € 233.00
C € 13,780.35 - € 14,945.02 € 757.15 € 280.00
D € 14,945.03 - € 16,109.71 € 640.58 € 326.00
E € 16,109.72 - € 17,274.40 € 524.11 € 373.00

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