Affordable Housing Management Software Pricing Ireland
Cost Rental & Affordable Purchase Scheme Software for Irish Local Authorities, Approved Housing Bodies & LDAs
Housing Scheme Management Plans for Irish Councils & AHBs
Starter
Small Local Authorities & Small AHBs
€1,000/month equivalent
- 1 Scheme inc
- 3 Admin Seats inc
- Up to 250 applications/year
- 10GB secure document storage
- Core application management
- Basic applicant portal
- Email communications
- Two-way portal messaging
- Email OTP authentication
- Basic reporting
- Email support (48hr)
- SMS communications
- Office 365 integration
Add-ons: +€2,000/scheme, +€240/seat
Setup fee: €2,500
Professional
Medium Local Authorities & Medium AHBs
€1,833/month equivalent
- 3 Schemes inc
- 5 Admin Seats inc
- 251-750 applications/year
- 50GB secure document storage
- Full lottery system + audit trail
- SMS via Twilio (pay-per-use)
- Two-way portal messaging
- Office 365 email integration
- Email OTP authentication
- Advanced analytics
- Bulk communications
- Custom application forms
- Phone support (24hr SLA)
- 1 day on-site training
Add-ons: +€1,500/scheme, +€200/seat
Setup fee: €3,500
Enterprise
Large Local Authorities & Large AHBs
€2,917/month equivalent
- 10 Schemes inc
- 5 Admin Seats inc
- 751-2000 applications/year
- 150GB secure document storage
- 500 SMS/month inc (multi-provider)
- Two-way portal messaging
- Office 365 email integration
- SSO / Azure AD integration
- Full MFA (OTP + Authenticator)
- Real-time updates (WebSocket)
- Full REST API access
- White-label applicant portal
- Dedicated account manager
- 4-hour support SLA
- 2 days on-site training
Add-ons: +€1,000/scheme, +€150/seat
Setup fee: €5,000
Enterprise Plus
Very Large LAs, Consortiums & LDA
Custom pricing
- Unlimited Schemes
- 10 Admin Seats inc
- Unlimited applications
- Unlimited secure document storage
- 2000 SMS/month (4-provider failover)
- Two-way portal messaging
- Office 365 + Azure AD SSO
- Full MFA + backup codes
- Real-time WebSocket updates
- Full REST API access
- Custom integrations inc
- On-premise option available
- Dedicated infrastructure
- 24/7 support + 1-hour SLA
- Unlimited training
Setup fee: Custom
Unlimited applicant accounts on ALL plans | No per-application fees | GDPR compliant
Affordable Housing Software Plan Calculator
Configure your Cost Rental and Affordable Purchase scheme requirements to find the right plan and see your total cost
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€1,833/month equivalent
Housing Application Processing Cost Savings Calculator
Calculate savings from automating Cost Rental and Affordable Purchase application processing
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Plus: Compliance protection, reduced risk, citizen satisfaction
- Risk mitigation from legal challenges (€10,000-€50,000+)
- FOI request efficiency
- Staff morale and retention
- Faster housing delivery for citizens
Housing Management Software Feature Comparison
Compare Rentalize affordable housing software features across all plans for Irish Local Authorities and AHBs
| Feature | Starter €12,000/yr |
Professional €22,000/yr |
Enterprise €35,000/yr |
Enterprise Plus €50,000+/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHEMES & USERS | ||||
| Schemes Included | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Admin Seats Included | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Extra Scheme Cost | €2,000/yr | €1,500/yr | €1,000/yr | Included |
| Extra Seat Cost | €240/yr | €200/yr | €150/yr | Included |
| Applicant Accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| APPLICATION MANAGEMENT | ||||
| Online Application Forms | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Application Forms | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk Status Updates | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complete Audit Trail | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOTTERY & SELECTION | ||||
| Random Selection | Basic | Full System | Full System | Full System |
| Lottery Audit Trail | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lottery History | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ||||
| Email Communications | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Templates | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| SMS Communications | — | Pay-per-SMS | 500/mo included | 2000/mo included |
| Bulk Communications | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Office 365 Integration | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Way Portal Messaging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| APPLICANT PORTAL | ||||
| Self-Service Portal | Basic | Full | White-label | White-label |
| Status Checking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document Upload | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Branding | Logo only | Logo + Colors | Full white-label | Full white-label |
| SECURITY | ||||
| Role-Based Access Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-Factor Authentication | Email OTP | Email OTP | Full MFA | Full MFA |
| SSO / Azure AD | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| GDPR Compliance Tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SUPPORT & TRAINING | ||||
| Email Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phone Support | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Account Manager | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Response Time SLA | 48 hours | 24 hours | 4 hours | 1 hour |
| On-Site Training | — | 1 day | 2 days | Unlimited |
| Storage | 10GB | 50GB | 150GB | Unlimited |
| Setup Fee | €2,500 | €3,500 | €5,000 | Custom |
Affordable Housing Software Discounts for Irish Councils & AHBs
Special pricing for Approved Housing Bodies, multi-year commitments, and consortium deployments
Multi-Year Commitment
2 years: 10% off
3 years: 15% off
5 years: 20% off
Early Adopter (2026)
First 10 new customers in 2026 receive 25% off their first year. Limited availability!
AHB / Non-Profit
Approved Housing Bodies and registered non-profit organisations receive 15% discount on all plans.
Consortium / Shared Services
3 or more councils sharing a single Rentalize instance receive significant per-council savings.
90-Day Paid Pilot
Try Rentalize on one scheme at 50% of the quarterly cost. Converts to full contract if successful.
Annual Upfront Payment
Pay the full year upfront (within 30 days of invoice) and receive 5% discount.
Referral Credit
Refer another Local Authority or AHB who signs a contract and receive 10% credit on your next renewal.
Government Framework
If Rentalize joins an OGP/LGMA framework, simplified procurement with framework pricing applies.
Discounts Can Be Combined!
Example: An AHB signing a 3-year contract as an early adopter could receive up to 40% off their first year.
Professional Plan: €22,000 → €13,200/year (saving €8,800)
Supported Irish Housing Schemes – Cost Rental, LAAPS & More
Purpose-built software for Housing for All affordable housing schemes in Ireland including Cost Rental, Local Authority Affordable Purchase, and Approved Housing Body schemes
Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme (LAAPS)
What it is: Homes sold at reduced prices to eligible first-time buyers. The Local Authority takes an equity stake (up to €100,000 max, or €75,000/20% if using HTB) to bridge the affordability gap. Equity must be repaid after 40 years or when selling.
How Rentalize helps:
• Income eligibility calculations
• First-time buyer verification
• HTB integration tracking
• Mortgage approval monitoring
• Lottery selection for oversubscribed schemes
• Complete audit trail for appeals
Cost Rental Scheme
What it is: Long-term rental housing (40-year minimum tenancy) where rents are set to cover costs only – at least 25% below market rates. Income limits: €66,000 net (Dublin) or €59,000 (elsewhere). Not-for-profit, delivered by AHBs, LDA, and Local Authorities.
How Rentalize helps:
• Income band verification
• Tenancy application processing
• Document collection & verification
• Waitlist management
• Communication automation
• Lottery allocation tracking
Help to Buy (HTB)
What it is: Tax refund scheme for first-time buyers of new homes. Provides up to €30,000 (or 10% of purchase price, whichever is lower). Property must be €500,000 or less. Requires minimum 70% mortgage. Must live in property for 5 years. Scheme runs until December 2029.
How Rentalize helps:
• Track HTB approval status
• Record HTB amounts
• Link to mortgage approvals
• Combined affordability calculations
• Document verification workflow
First Home Scheme
What it is: Shared equity scheme where the State and participating banks (AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB, Haven, EBS) provide up to 30% of the purchase price (20% if also using HTB). Service charge applies from year 6 onwards. Extended to June 2027.
How Rentalize helps:
• Track First Home approval
• Combined with HTB tracking
• Affordability gap analysis
• Property price recording
• Financial documentation management
Social Housing
What it is: Housing provided by Local Authorities and AHBs for households who cannot afford private housing. Eligibility based on income limits (varying by area), housing need, and local connection. Rent is linked to ability to pay. Assessment within 12 weeks.
How Rentalize helps:
• Applicant intake management
• Document collection
• Household composition tracking
• Communication management
• Reporting and compliance
AHB-Specific Schemes
What it is: Housing schemes run by Approved Housing Bodies (over 450 AHBs in Ireland providing 50,000+ homes). Includes cost rental, affordable purchase, and social housing. AHBs are independent, not-for-profit organisations funded through CALF, CAS, CREL, and SHCEP.
How Rentalize helps:
• Multi-scheme management
• Separate development tracking
• AHB-specific reporting
• Tenant/buyer management
• Regulatory compliance (AHBRA)
Housing for All Alignment
Rentalize is designed to support the Irish Government’s Housing for All plan and the updated Delivering Homes, Building Communities action plan targeting 303,000 homes by 2030:
Affordable homes target
Cost Rental homes target
Affordable purchase target
Sources: Housing for All | Citizens Information
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentalize Pricing
Common questions about affordable housing management software costs in Ireland
What is the cost of Rentalize affordable housing software?
Rentalize pricing starts at €12,000 per year for the Starter plan, which includes 1 housing scheme and 3 admin users. The Professional plan costs €22,000/year with 3 schemes and 5 users, while the Enterprise plan is €35,000/year for larger Local Authorities managing up to 10 schemes. Custom Enterprise Plus pricing is available for organisations with unlimited scheme requirements.
Does Rentalize support Cost Rental scheme applications?
Yes, Rentalize fully supports Cost Rental scheme management including income band verification (€66,000 net for Dublin, €59,000 elsewhere), tenant application processing, document collection, waitlist management, and lottery allocation tracking. The software is designed to meet all Housing for All requirements for Cost Rental delivery.
Can Irish Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) get a discount?
Yes, all Approved Housing Bodies and registered non-profit housing organisations in Ireland qualify for a 15% discount on any Rentalize plan. This can be combined with multi-year commitment discounts (10-20% off) for additional savings. Early adopter discounts of 25% are also available for the first 10 customers in 2026.
What Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme (LAAPS) features are included?
Rentalize includes comprehensive LAAPS features: income eligibility calculations, first-time buyer verification, Help to Buy integration tracking, mortgage approval monitoring, lottery selection for oversubscribed schemes, and complete audit trails for appeals. All features comply with the Affordable Housing Act 2021 requirements.
Is there a trial or pilot programme available?
Yes, Rentalize offers a 90-day paid pilot programme at 50% of the quarterly cost. This allows Local Authorities and AHBs to test the software on one scheme before committing to a full contract. If successful, the pilot converts to a standard contract with no additional setup fees.
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