Rent Tax Credit (Ireland)
Estimate the Rent Tax Credit: 20% of rent paid, capped at €1,000 (single) or €2,000 (jointly assessed).
Data verified · May 2026
How much is the Rent Tax Credit worth?
20% of the qualifying rent you paid in the year, capped at €1,000 for a single person and €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple. Pay enough rent and you simply hit the cap.
Source: Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 s 473B ; Revenue. · updated 2026
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Everything about Rent Tax Credit (Ireland)
📋Overview+
Calculates the Rent Tax Credit available to renters: 20% of qualifying rent paid in the year, capped at €1,000 for a single person and €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple.
📖User guide+
How to use this calculator
- 1
Enter the annual qualifying rent paid.
- 2
Flag whether you are jointly assessed.
- 3
Read the credit due against your income tax.
📚Glossary+
- Rent Tax Credit
- A credit for renters introduced for 2022 onward, claimed via Revenue myAccount or the Form 11.
ℹ️Sources & updates+
Last data update
May 21, 2026
Sources and references
Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 s 473B ; Revenue.
The data in this calculator is updated regularly to reflect the latest official rates. When in doubt, consult the official sources listed above.
FAQ — Rent Tax Credit (Ireland)
How much is the Rent Tax Credit worth?+
20% of the qualifying rent you paid in the year, capped at €1,000 for a single person and €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple. Pay enough rent and you simply hit the cap.
How do I actually claim the credit?+
Through Revenue myAccount or on the Form 11, for 2022 onward. The credit is set against your income tax — this calculator tells you the amount to expect, not the filing itself.
Does my partner's rent count too?+
Yes, if you are jointly assessed — enter the partner's annual rent separately and both amounts feed into the combined €2,000 cap. Without joint assessment, only your own rent counts, up to €1,000.