Estimate your weekly and monthly rent contribution under Tuath Housing’s income-based rent scheme.
Easily estimate your weekly and monthly rent contribution under the Tuath Housing rent scheme. This free calculator helps tenants and applicants understand how income-based rent is determined, giving you a quick guide to your expected rent payments.
💡 What Is Tuath Housing?
Tuath Housing is one of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), providing affordable and social homes nationwide. Rent for Tuath tenants is typically based on household income, ensuring fair and affordable housing costs for all residents.
Each local authority applies slightly different income-based rent models, but this calculator offers a useful estimate of what you might expect to pay. Explore more tools on our Employment & Allowance Calculators page.
⚙️ How to Use the Calculator:
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Enter your annual household income (€).
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Add the number of people in your household.
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Enter the percentage of income used for rent (for example, 15%).
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Click “Calculate Rent” to see your weekly and monthly rent estimates.
The tool instantly calculates your:
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✅ Weekly rent
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✅ Monthly rent
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✅ Annual rent contribution (based on your inputs)
💬 Note: This is an estimate only. Actual rent may vary depending on local authority guidelines, income verification, and household circumstances.
🧾 Example Calculation:
| Household Income | Rent % | Weekly Rent | Monthly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| €28,000 | 15% | €80.77 | €350.00 |
| €35,000 | 15% | €101.00 | €437.50 |
| €40,000 | 20% | €153.85 | €666.67 |
❓ FAQs – Tuath Housing Rent Calculator Ireland
Q1. How is Tuath rent calculated?
Rent is based on a percentage of total household income, usually between 12% and 20%, depending on your local authority’s rent policy.
Q2. What income is included?
All regular household income is counted — including wages, pensions, and certain social welfare payments — minus approved deductions or allowances.
Q3. Does this calculator show the exact rent amount?
No, this is an estimation tool. Your actual rent may differ slightly once Tuath Housing reviews your verified income and local authority policy.
Q4. Who can use this calculator?
Tenants, applicants, or anyone exploring affordable housing options in Ireland can use this free calculator for guidance.
Q5. Is the Tuath Rent Calculator free to use?
Yes! This calculator is 100% free and works on all devices — desktop, tablet, and mobile.