Over 90% of homes for rent in Ireland are beyond the reach of people dependent on state housing benefits, according to a new SimonCommunity study
Image: Shutterstock/Animaflora PicsStock Image: Shutterstock/Animaflora PicsStock OVER 90% OF homes for rent in Ireland are beyond the reach of people dependent on state housing benefits, according to a new Simon Communities study.
The 13th edition of the Locked Out of the Market report, published today, found that there were just 8% of properties available on the market to rent which were within Housing Assistance Payment limits.Under HAP, a tenant’s main rent is paid directly to a landlord, with the tenant paying a differential rent to their local council. The tenants must cover their own deposit, and no rent is paid by the council in advance of them entering the home.
Homeless emergency accommodation figures for January show that there are now a combined total of 9,987 people homeless and living in emergency accommodation in Ireland, a significant rise of 234 people from December.
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