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HAP Payment Calculator
Calculate your Housing Assistance Payment entitlement based on your county, household size, and income. Information for both tenants and landlords.
Benefits of Accepting HAP Tenants
✓ Council pays you directly (not the tenant)
✓ Guaranteed payment (reduces arrears risk)
✓ Longer tenancies (families want stability)
✓ Growing market (25%+ of rentals nationally)
Important: Refusing a tenant solely because they receive HAP is discrimination under the Equal Status Acts and is illegal.
HAP Eligibility (Tenant)
- • Must be on the housing list for 12+ months, OR be at risk of homelessness
- • Must be an Irish resident
- • Income limits vary by county
- • Property must meet minimum standards
- • Landlord must be tax compliant and RTB registered
Disclaimer: HAP rates and contribution calculations are approximate.
Contact your local authority for exact figures.
Rates shown are for 2026 and may be subject to discretionary increases.