Updated June 2026

Rent Tax Credit
Ireland 2026

Private renters in Ireland can claim up to €1,000 per year back from Revenue. Most eligible tenants never claim it.

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€1,000
Per person per year
€2,000
For jointly-assessed couples
2022
Earliest year you can back-claim
20%
Of annual rent paid, up to the cap

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Guide
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The key facts at a glance

Detail2026 Rate
Single person€1,000/year
Jointly-assessed couple€2,000/year (€1,000 each)
Credit rate20% of annual rent paid, capped at the above amounts
Minimum rent to claim full credit€5,000/year (€417/month) for a single person
Earliest year claimable2022 tax year
How to claimRevenue myAccount (PAYE) or Form 11 (self-assessed)
Deadline for 2022 claim31 December 2026
HAP / social housing tenantsNot eligible
💡 You can back-claim the Rent Tax Credit for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 on top of your 2026 claim — the total could be over €4,000 for a single person who has been renting for all four years.