Castle Place

1. Closes Wed 21 Oct 17:00

   The Dairyfields

   Ferrybank, Wexford

   Wexford County Council, 14 homes

   From

   €225,000

   2 days left Apply
2. Closes Thu 22 Oct 17:00

   Fearann Na hEascrach

   Raheen Road, Athenry, Co. Galway

   Galway County Council, 37 homes

   From

   €345,000

   3 days left Apply
3. Closes Thu 29 Oct 12:00

   Fairywood

   Ratoath Co. Meath, Ratoath

   Meath County Council, 7 homes

   From

   €367,000

   10 days left Apply
4. Closes Thu 29 Oct 12:00

   Foxwood Park

   Kells, Co. Meath

   Meath County Council, 2 homes

   From

   €292,500

   10 days left Apply
5. Closes Thu 29 Oct 17:00

   Golding Green

   Kinsealy, Co. Dublin

   Fingal County Council, 50 homes

   From

   €380,000

   10 days left Apply
6. Closes Thu 29 Oct 12:00

   The Furrows

   Ratoath, Co. Meath

   Meath County Council, 10 homes

   From

   €359,750

   10 days left Apply

Cost rental schemes open in Ireland: October 2026

Six cost rental schemes are open or opening this month, with rents from €1,017. Closing dates, rents and the income each one needs.

Monday 19 October 20262 min read

Cost rental income limits, explained with real rents

The €66,000 and €59,000 limits, the 35% rule, and the income you'd need for rents listed in October 2026.

Saturday 17 October 20262 min read

How the cost rental lottery works

Why applying on day one doesn't help, how many people apply, and what happens in the 72 hours after you're picked.

Saturday 17 October 20262 min read

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