You can apply for Council Housing, and other Social Housing supports, if your household does not have suitable accommodation and cannot afford to provide it from your own resources.
How are applications assessed?
The assessment will be based on the information you submit on your application form and supporting documents. In assessing your application, the Council will consider such factors as:
How do I apply for Social Housing Support?
You must complete the Social Housing Application Form (below) in either English or Irish.
Social Housing Application Form - English Version
Social Housing Application Form - Irish Version
If relevant, you should also complete the following Disability/Medical Information form:
Disability-Medical Information - HMD Form1, Part 1
Disability-Medical Information - HMD Form1, Part 2
Disability-Medical Information - HMD Form1, Part 3
Faisnéise Míchumais-Leighis - HMD-Foirm1, Cuid 1
Faisnéise Míchumais-Leighis - HMD-Foirm1, Cuid 2
Faisnéise Míchumais-Leighis - HMD-Foirm1, Cuid 3
Further information and guidance are contained in the following booklets:
Easy to Read Guide to Filling in the Social Housing SupportApplication Form 2022
Treoir Soléite chun Foirm Iarratais ar Thacaíocht Sóisialta a Líonad (ETR Guide)
Please email any queries you might have to [email protected].
Returning Completed Applications
Completed application forms and all necessary supporting documents must be returned to your local Public Services Centre:
What happens once I am approved for Council/Social Housing Support?: Allocation of Houses – Housing Waiting List
