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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, November 10, 2025

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive is there a requirement for rental properties where the Household Assistance Payment (HAP) contributes a portion of the rent, to be registered with the RTB?

REPLY:

Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) is a form of social housing support provided by all local authorities. Under HAP, local authorities can provide housing assistance to households with a long-term housing need, including many long-term Rent Supplement recipients. A property that is receiving the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). This registration is necessary for the local authority to process HAP payments to the landlord and is a condition for HAP eligibility.