What is "Room for a Student"? 

Wicklow County Council tenants can rent out a room to a third level student under the "Rent a room" scheme, requiring prior permission from the Council and adhering to specific rules, including a tax-free rental income limit of €14,000 per year.

Here is a more detailed breakdown: 

Who can apply: 

The person applying for permission to rent a room must be a full-time student attending a third level education insitute (University, insitute of technology, or college of education). 

Tax-free income:

Local authority tenants can earn up to €14,000 per year tax-free through this scheme.

How to apply? 

You need to apply to Wicklow County Council.  See application below.

Key Rules and Information: 

Prior Permission: 

Local Authority tenants must obtain permission from Wicklow County Council before renting a room. 

Student Status: 

The tenant renting a room must be a registered full-time student at a third level education.

Rental Income Limit: 

The tax-free rental income limit is €14,000 per year.

Contact: 

For More information or to apply please contact Wicklow County Council.

By Phone: 0404-20100

By Email: rentaroom@wicklowcoco.ie

Application form: 

The application form and details are linked below.

*Rent received from this scheme will be counted as income and will/may affect rents paid to Wicklow County Council*