The Rent Tax Credit in Ireland: A Complete Guide for Tenants
Renting your home in Ireland? The Rent Tax Credit is worth up to €1,000 (single) or €2,000 (jointly assessed couple) per year — and you can go 4 years back. Here's exactly who qualifies and how to claim.
Who qualifies
You paid rent for your principal private residence in Ireland, the tenancy is registered with the RTB (or you're renting a Rent-a-Room), and the landlord isn't a housing body.
Who doesn't
If you're renting from a parent for a discounted rate, you may not qualify. If HAP is paying most of your rent, only the amount you personally pay counts.
How much and how far back
Rates: €500 (2022), €500 (2023), €750 (2024), €1,000 (2025), €1,000 (2026). Jointly assessed couples double it. You can backdate up to 4 tax years — so a couple renting since 2022 could see €5,500 come back.
How to claim
Log into myAccount → Manage tax → Add Rent Tax Credit. Enter the RTB number and rent paid. Or let us do it as part of a Tax Back review — every credit at once.