Supplementary Welfare Allowance Rent Supplement Application Form (SWA RS1)

• Published date: 16 April 2021
• Issuer: Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Services

Data Classification R

Application form for

Rent Supplement

RS 1

What is Rent Supplement?

Rent Supplement is a means tested payment for people living in private rented accommodation

who cannot provide for the cost of their accommodation. Please note, if you are already receiving

Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) from your Local Authority, you do not qualify for Rent

Supplement.

How do I qualify for Rent Supplement?

You can qualify for Rent Supplement if you:

• are renting accommodation;

• satisfy a means test; and

• you were previously in receipt of a Rent Supplement payment within 12 months of the date of

application; or

• you have been renting for a period of six months (183 days) within the past 12 months of the

date of this application, are experiencing a substantial change in your circumstances and are

now unable to pay the rent.

How much will I receive?

The amount of Rent Supplement provided to you by the Community Welfare Service is based on:

• the amount of rent you pay;

• where you live;

• your household’s income; and

• your family circumstances.

A contribution towards the rent is expected of everybody in receipt of rent supplement - this

contribution will be calculated on a household’s income.

How long will the payment last?

Rent Supplement will last for as long as you continue to meet the conditions of the scheme.

You must notify the department if your circumstances change, for example employment,

self-employment, full-time education, or any other change in your household’s income.

Where can I get more information?

The Community Welfare Service in your local Intreo Centre can provide all information on Rent

Supplement. They can explain the process and supply an application form.

How to complete this application form?

• you need a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number before you apply;

• write with a black ballpoint pen, use capital letters and place an X in the relevant boxes;

• answer all questions that apply to you and read the checklist on Page 8.

Where do I send this form and how can I get help and further information?

When completed, send your form to the National Rent Supplement Section, FREEPOST,

PO BOX 12188, Dublin 2 or your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Oce.

The name and address of your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Oce can be found by visiting

www.gov.ie/intreo.

Help in completing this form is available from your local Intreo Centre, Social Welfare

Oce or any Citizens Information Centre.

For more information visit www.gov.ie/RENT.