Since 2021

We Created Ireland’s Cost Rental

In 2021, the Minister for Housing launched Ireland’s first cost rental homes with Rentalize as the technology platform. We built our solution from the ground up, partnering with leading housing associations and the Department of Housing to help shape the Affordable Housing Act of 2021. Our platform played a crucial role in establishing the standard.

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We’re not just a vendor

We’re the technology provider that powered Ireland’s cost rental revolution, the platform behind the Cost Rental launch and trusted by Ireland’s leading housing bodies since day one.

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Ireland's First Independent Lottery System

  • Completely random selection with zero bias
  • Full audit trail for transparency and accountability
  • Independent verification for public confidence
  • Handles thousands of applications simultaneously
  • One lottery per unit type (one-bed, two-bed, three-bed, four-bed)
  • Fully compliant with S.I. 755/2021

  • Income threshold checking (€66,000 Dublin / €59,000 elsewhere)
  • Net household income calculations with automatic deductions
  • Household composition matching to property size
  • 35% affordability rule verification
  • Residency requirement validation
  • Social housing support exclusion checks
  • Duplicate application detection across schemes

  • Initial maximum rent calculation from designation documents
  • HICP (Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices) indexing
  • Automatic inflation adjustments with precise date calculations
  • First-year rent freeze enforcement
  • Annual review restrictions (maximum once per 12 months)
  • Built directly to S.I. 756/2021 rent-setting formula

  • Automated document request emails upon lottery selection
  • 48-72 hour deadline tracking with automatic reminders
  • Secure encrypted upload for sensitive documents
  • Identity verification (passport, driver’s license, birth certificates)
  • Income verification (P60s, payslips, tax statements, bank statements)
  • Automatic eligibility assessment upon submission

  • Unlimited tenure tracking (automatically converts after 6 months)
  • Automated rent review notifications (28-day notice period)
  • Online maintenance request submission and tracking
  • Rent payment history and statements
  • Secure document storage (tenancy agreements, notices)
  • Mobile-responsive for access anywhere

  • Department of Housing standardized reporting
  • Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) registration tracking
  • CREL (Cost Rental Equity Loan) funding management
  • STAR scheme investment tracking
  • Affordable Housing Fund grant monitoring (€150,000/unit tracking)
  • Portfolio analytics across multiple schemes

 

Every regulation reference in this platform isn’t research, it’s implementation experience from Ireland’s first cost rental deployments. Supporting Housing for All’s target of 54,000 affordable homes by 2030, Rentalize offers flexible pricing plans starting from €299/month for small schemes to enterprise solutions for large-scale deployments. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your portfolio size.

 

Ireland's First Cost Rental Platform.

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Scale Your Cost Rental Portfolio with Confidence

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Whether you’re managing your first 25-unit scheme or a national portfolio of 1,000+ units, Rentalize grows with you.
  • Multi-scheme management (unlimited properties)
  • CREL & STAR funding tracking and compliance
  • Housing Finance Agency loan management
  • Cross-scheme portfolio analytics
  • Board reporting with financial and social impact metrics

Deliver on Your Affordable Housing Obligations

Meet your Part V requirements and Housing for All targets with technology built for public sector accountability.
  • Part V compliance tracking (20% social/affordable requirement)
  • Affordable Housing Fund grant management
  • Integration-ready for existing systems
  • LGMA reporting standards built-in
  • Public transparency tools (application statistics, lottery results)
  • Procurement-friendly (etenders.gov.ie experience)

Manage Ireland’s Largest Cost Rental Pipeline

Purpose-built for the scale and complexity of state-led development.
  • Project Tosaigh development tracking (900+ homes delivered)
  • Pipeline management for 19,000+ planned homes
  • Multi-site coordination across counties
  • Phased release management
  • Stakeholder reporting (Department of Housing, Government)

Created by Rentalize.

Cost Rental Eligibility Calculator

Check if you qualify for Cost Rental housing in Ireland

Cost Rental Eligibility Calculator Form
Income before tax (PAYE employment)
Partner/spouse gross income (if applicable)
Income limits vary by region
For savings comparison
Monthly rent for Cost Rental property
Must not own residential property

Based on Cost Rental housing eligibility criteria

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ENTERPRISE-GRADE PERFORMANCE

Built for Scale—Proven at Ireland’s Highest Demand Ratios

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Thousands of Applicants. Simultaneously

  • Process 4,000+ applications in a single week
  • Run lotteries with 2,000+ eligible applicants
  • Manage document collection from hundreds of households concurrently
  • Support multiple schemes accepting applications simultaneously

Always On When It Matters Most

  • 99.99% uptime guarantee since launch
  • Redundant infrastructure prevents single points of failure
  • Real-time monitoring detects issues before users notice
  • 24/7 system reliability monitoring
  • Irish-based infrastructure for speed and data sovereignty

Bank-Level Protection for Sensitive Data

  •  256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data
  • GDPR compliant by design
  • Role-based access controls with complete audit logs
  • Secure document storage with encrypted backups
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

The Fastest Cost Rental Platform in Ireland

  • Application forms load instantly, even on mobile
  • Lottery results generated in minutes, not hours
  • Eligibility assessments within 48 hours of document submission
  • 6-12 week average timeline from application to tenancy

Serving Every Partner in Ireland’s Cost Rental Ecosystem

Trusted by

AHBs & Local Authorities Since 2020.

Efficiency

4,500+ Homes Delivered.

Reliability

Zero Downtime Track Record.

Marketing Expert

Property Software Consultant

We’re confident in our ability to enhance tenant satisfaction and make your property management experience more enjoyable.

Manage Every Step from Application to Allocation with Ireland’s First Independent Lottery Platform

From the moment a property is advertised to the final selection of tenants, Rentalize manages the entire rental application process. This system is specifically designed to comply with the requirements of Ireland’s Affordable Housing Act 2021.

Explore the key features and the complete journey below to see how Rentalize ensures transparency, compliance, and efficiency at every stage of the process.

Eligibility Verification

Automated compliance checking includes income threshold validation, net household income calculations, and many more verifications.
Lottery System

Ireland's first independent lottery platform guarantees fairness with mandatory lotteries for oversubscribed units.
Document Management

The Secure 48-72 Hour Workflows streamline the post-lottery process with automated document request emails, deadline tracking, and reminders.
Communications

Automated GDPR-compliant messaging includes lottery result notifications, document request emails with deadlines, reminders for missing documents, ...
Admin Dashboard
Complete application oversight includes managing real-time application statistics, lottery execution, and document verification status.
Application Management

Digital forms tailored to Irish requirements, with GDPR-compliant data collection standards.
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    Property Advertisement
  • 2
    Application Intake
  • 3
    Eligibility Screening
  • 4
    Lottery Selection
  • 5
    Document Collection
  • 6
    Shortlisting
  • 7
    Communication
  • 8
    Final Allocation

Learn How We Have Helped Leading Organizations

Read More Case Studies

  • Affordable Purchase Schemes in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Local Authority Housing Support in 2025

    January 24, 2026

    5 min

    A comprehensive guide to Ireland's affordable purchase schemes including the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, First Home Scheme, and Help to Buy. Learn about eligibility, how to apply, and recent developments in affordable housing for 2025-2026.

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    Cost Rental Ireland: 5 Ways Property Rentalize Helps AHBs and Local Authorities in 2026

    January 21, 2026

    5 min

    Cost Rental Ireland is the fastest-growing affordable housing tenure, with 18,000 homes targeted by 2030. Discover how Rentalize property management software helps AHBs and Local Authorities streamline Cost Rental applications, ensure compliance, and manage portfolios efficiently.

  • Local authorities affordable housing and cost rental

    Affordable Purchase Schemes in Ireland: Your Complete Guide from Application to Keys

    January 20, 2026

    5 min

    A step-by-step guide to Ireland's Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme (LAAPS). Learn about eligibility, income limits, the application process, lottery allocation, and how to get the keys to your new affordable home under Housing for All.

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Let’s Make Things Happen

Simplifying rental management for Everyone, Everywhere.

“At Rentalize, we’re transforming the way real estate management is done by making it simpler, smarter, and more efficient for everyone involved. Our mission is to empower property managers, owners, and tenants with a platform that brings all stakeholders together, saving time, reducing costs, and enhancing experiences across the board. We believe in harnessing technology to solve real-world challenges, and that’s exactly what we’re here to do.”

Aria Pour

Rentalize.com CEO

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