Living in Ireland e-brochure

How HAP Works 1. Youmust not exceed the income threshold and provide proof of income. ● For people working: Employment Detail Summary for the current year from Revenue online and payslips for this year ● For people on social welfare: Statement from Social Welfare for the last 12months ● Self Employed: last two years of tax returns (new business - a projected profit & loss account for the year signed off by an accountant) ● If still employed but on a Pandemic payment: income for 12 months from before that payment began. ● Not employed but on PUP: Cessation Certificate from your employment. Revenue Online 2. Once approved for HAP you may also be approved for an additional HAP 3. HAP may provide payment of the deposit and the first month’s rent 4. You must pay a weekly HAP contribution to the Housing Authority HAP Office (15% - 30% of income) 5. You must pay any additional top-up payment not covered to the landlord monthly 6. HAP is a 2-year contract. To move before 2 years, you need to ask permission from the council. Finding a Tenancy 1. Make sure you view the property in person. 2. Ask about the heating / energy costs / bills? 3. Look for signs of damp / mould. 4. What is your impression of the landlord? 5. Can you picture yourself living in this home for 2+ years? 6. Make sure you get a lease / tenancy agreement before you pay the deposit. 7. Make sure to get a receipt if you pay the deposit. 8. The landlord must agree to accept HAP, it is illegal not to. 9. If you want to move in the future, you may have access to the regular HAP, not homeless HAP. increase known as Homeless HHAP (HHAP) ● Up to 35% HAP increase for some regions ● Between 30% and 50% increase for the Dublin area

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