Calculator · 2026 and 2027
Rent tax credit calculator (Ireland)
The credit is 20% of the rent you pay, up to a limit. Budget 2027 raises the limit from January 2027.
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Rent tax credit explained
How it works
If you rent your home, you can get back 20% of the rent you pay, up to a limit. In 2026 the limit is €1,000 for one person and €2,000 for a couple. From 2027 it rises to €1,150 and €2,300.
An example
You pay €15,000 rent in 2027. 20% is €3,000, but the limit for one person is €1,150. So your credit is €1,150.
Good to know
A credit lowers your tax bill euro for euro, so you need to pay at least that much tax to get all of it. Claim it through Revenue's myAccount.
Questions
How much is the rent tax credit?
20% of the rent you pay in the year, up to €1,000 for a single person and €2,000 for a couple in 2026.
What did Budget 2027 change?
From January 2027 the limit rises to €1,150 for a single person and €2,300 for a couple. The Finance Bill must still pass for this to become law.
How much rent do I need to pay to get the full credit?
€5,000 a year for the 2026 single limit, or €5,750 for the 2027 single limit. Couples need twice that.
Who can claim?
Renters paying for a home to live in, with rules about the type of tenancy and who you rent from. Claim through Revenue's myAccount and check the conditions there, because this page only works out the amount.