Housing Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Questions (632)

Thomas Gould

Question:

632. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if married persons are eligible to apply as single applicants to Government housing purchase schemes for example the local authority home loan and shared equity scheme. [43491/22]

Written answers

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

Applicant(s) who are married, in a civil partnership or in an intimate and committed relationship cannot apply for the Local Authority Home Loan, Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme or First Home Scheme as single applicants. Applicant(s) who are married, in a civil partnership or in an intimate and committed relationship must apply for these schemes jointly with their spouse, civil partner or partner, as the case may be.

More information on all Affordable Housing schemes can be found here: www.gov.ie/en/publication/3d575-affordable-housing/