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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, May 11, 2026
QUESTION NO. 19
QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons
To ask the Chief Executive what percentage rent increase is being proposed in SDCC?
REPLY:
The differential rent charged is an executive function of the council and our scheme is currently calculated as follows:
- 10% of the total household aggregated assessable income
- Plus a fixed weekly charge of €3.
- Plus an additional 10% of any income in excess of the relevant social housing income eligibility threshold for households whose overall net income is in excess of the relevant social housing income eligibility threshold for their family size.
- A provision is currently made for discount of €10 for households solely comprised of old age pensioners only in receipt of Dept. of Social Welfare income
A review of the scheme was flagged during budget discussions to ensure the sustainable and viable funding to meet future housing maintenance, management and upgrade costs.
The Housing Stock Investment Programme expenditure is projected to increase from €12.96m in 2026 up to €18.06m in 2027 and €18.16m in 2028 based on initial stock condition survey results. Whilst we do receive grant funding from the DHLGH, the majority of expenditure for the planned maintenance programmes are funded from our own resources.
The key objectives of this review are to:
- Deliver a fair and equitable rent scheme that protects vulnerable tenancies
- Provide a consistent and proportionate charging system
- Ensure sufficient income to sustainably meet current and future housing maintenance, management and upgrade requirements
- Maximise administrative efficiency and simplicity
The proposed amendments to our differential rent scheme will be presented at the Housing Strategic Policy Committee scheduled for 14 May 2026.