Housing Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022

Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Ceisteanna (145)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

145. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the total family income permissible to remain in receipt of supports and on local authority waiting lists; the position when a child reaches 18 years of age and begins working; if this additional family income could place the family outside of State supports and access to waiting lists; if there are any exemptions in relation to fixed income limits in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48800/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

A table setting out the details of the three bands and the limits currently applicable in each local authority area is available on my Department's website on the following link:https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/04c69-social-housing-support-table-of-income-limits/

The income of all persons aged 18 years and over included in a social housing application is assessable for social housing assessment purposes, local authorities have no discretion in this regard.

Housing for All was published in September 2021 and, as part of a broad suite of social housing reforms, committed to reviewing income eligibility for social housing. The review, which examined inter alia the efficiency of the current banding model and income limits applicable to local authorities, has been completed and I have recently approved implementation of its recommendations.To this end, I have approved proposals to scope and develop options for a revised or new social housing income eligibility model. This work will commence shortly and is expected to complete by the end of 2022.