Rental Accomodation Scheme
The Rental Accommodation Scheme (R.A.S) is a new initiative being introduced to cater for the accommodation needs of persons who are in receipt of rent supplement, normally for more than 18 months, and who have long-term housing need (excluding asylum seekers or other non nationals who do not have leave to remain in the State permanently, students and persons in receipt of rent supplement as a "Back to Work incentive). In South Tipperary, the scheme is being administered by the local authorities and is intended to provide an additional source of good quality rented accommodation for eligible persons to enhance the response of local authorities to meeting long-term housing need.
The Main Features of the Scheme?
Local authorities will enter into contractual arrangements with accommodation providers to secure the medium to long-term availability of private rented accommodation for the RAS.
- The local authority will pay the full rent to the landlord on behalf of the tenant;
- The Residential Tenancies Act 2004, will govern the relationship between the landlord and the tenant;
- The landlord must be tax compliant;
- The property must meet minimum standards for private rental accommodation as determined by the local authority; and
- The landlord must have registered, or agree to register the tenancy with the Private Rented Tenancies Board (PRTB).
There are two documents available below providing more information on the scheme. If you require more detail please contact our Program Manager (contact details on the right hand side of the screen).
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RAS Landlord Leaflet
Tender - Construction of Local Authority Dwelling