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Tipperary Differential Rent Calculator
Estimate your weekly differential rent for council housing or AHB-managed properties under Tipperary County Council. Free, takes under a minute, no sign-up required. Based on the differential rent scheme used by Tipperary for county tenancies.
Region: South-East Ireland
Rate: 20.0% of assessable income
Min €20.00/week · Max €140.00
Scheme reviewed July 2018
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Household Details
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Weekly Income
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How Tipperary's differential rent scheme works
€20 base plus 20% on income above €200 — among the highest disregards in Ireland, which keeps lower-income tenants on the base rent. Minimum €20, maximum €140. €2.30/child under 16 (or under 21 in full-time education). Subsidiary 10% capped at €40.
Key scheme parameters
| Primary rate | 20.0% of assessable income |
| Income disregard | First €200.00/week of income excluded |
| Base rent | €20.00/week applies before the rate |
| Minimum weekly rent | €20.00 |
| Maximum weekly rent | €140.00 |
| Child deduction | €2.30/week per child |
| Subsidiary earners | 10.00% of subsidiary income, capped at €40.00/week |
| Last reviewed | July 2018 |
SAMPLE WEEKLY RENT
What a Tipperary tenant would pay at different income levels
Calculated from Tipperary's published scheme rules above, for a single tenant with no dependants. Your actual rent depends on household composition, dependants, subsidiary earners, and any allowable deductions.
Indicative weekly rent for a single tenant, no dependants
| Weekly net household income | Indicative weekly rent | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| €220 (social welfare baseline) | €24.00 | €1,248 |
| €350 | €50.00 | €2,600 |
| €500 | €80.00 | €4,160 |
| €700 | €120.00 | €6,240 |
| €950 | €140.00 | €7,280 |
ASSESSABLE INCOME
What income Tipperary counts
Included
Wages and salary, social welfare payments (Jobseeker, Disability Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment), maintenance, pensions, rental income, and most casual earnings. Tipperary publishes the full list on its housing page.
Excluded
Child Benefit (Children's Allowance), the Blind Pension allowance, fuel allowances in defined cases, and certain working-family payments. Always confirm specifics directly with Tipperary.
FAQ
Common questions about Tipperary rent
Tipperary uses a €20.00 base rent plus 20.0% of income above the disregard. The first €200.00/week of income is disregarded. Child deduction: €2.30 per child per week is deducted. The scheme was last reviewed in July 2018.
€20.00 per week for households on the lowest income. Households on Jobseeker's Allowance, Disability Allowance, or similar social welfare payments typically land at or near this minimum.
capped at €140.00/week. Tipperary reviews its scheme periodically — the most recent review was July 2018.
Each subsidiary earner contributes 10.00% of their income, capped at €40.00/week.
Yes. Tenants must declare changes in household composition or income within a defined window (commonly 14 days). Failure to declare can result in arrears or tenancy review.
Yes. HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) is for tenancies with private landlords, with rent paid to the landlord and the tenant making a differential rent contribution to the council. Standard council tenancy differential rent applies to council-owned or AHB-managed homes. The calculation method is similar but the eligibility rules differ.
The calculator gives an indicative estimate based on the published differential rent scheme rules. The figure Tipperary calculates for your specific tenancy is the official one. Use the calculator for planning; rely on the council letter for the legal rent.
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