Living in Ireland e-brochure

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Steps to Register for Housing with the Local County Council 1. You must first be granted status to remain in Ireland 2. You must then register with the local County Council housing department ● Completed Housing application form. ● Copy of Minister letter. ● Proof of income ● GNIB or IRP card. ● Birth Certificates for all family members – not needed if you have refugee status but needed if you have subsidiary protection or permission to remain. If you cannot provide birth certificates you need to supply a birth affidavit. ● Affidavit stating you do not own property in your country of origin if you have subsidiary protection or Permission to Remain. 3. You must be approved for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) 4. You should look at the HAP limits for your area* 5. You should search for properties within your HAP limits 6. Rental costs for properties should not exceed a maximum of 15% above the HAP limit 7. You should attend viewings of suitable properties 8. You should not take up a tenancy until your HAP is approved

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