Information on all aspects of housing, including getting accommodation, renting, owning, housing grants and entitlements and supported housing.
COVID-19 housing information:
COVID-19 government guide: Supports for Landlords and Tenants
Local Authority Home Loan Mortgage Payment Break of up to three months will be made available to those who need it.
Wicklow County Council Homeless Services – advice and support if you are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness: Tel: 0404 20120
Useful background reading
Time to Move on from Congregated Settings: a Strategy for Community Inclusion (2011)
National Housing Strategy for People With a Disability 2011-2016
National Housing Strategy for People With a Disability 2011-2016 Easy Read format
The National Housing Strategy and Implementation Framework have been extended to 2020.
Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing & Homelessness (July 2016)
HSE Making a Home publication – a practical guide for people with disabilities moving to their own home in the community.
General information
Citizens Information website: Housing
Citizens Information website Housing section, with information on renting, owning, social housing, grants and schemes.
Wicklow County Council Housing Services website
Information on social housing and how to apply, buying through purchase and rental schemes, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme, and housing-related grants.
Housing Section counter open Monday-Friday, 9am-3.30pm.
t: (0404) 20120 e: housing2@wicklowcoco.ie
Threshold, the National Housing Charity offers advice and information on housing, renting and supports available. See their website or call their helpline on 1800 454 454.
Advice and information if you’re worried about losing your home. Support for families, young people and children at risk of, or affected by, homelessness.
Housing grants & entitlements
Grants for works to address mobility problems in the home – such as installing grab-rails, level access shower, access ramps or stair-lift.
Housing Adaptation Grant for People With a Disability
For more extensive works, or if you do not qualify under the means test for the Mobility Aids Grants Scheme.
VAT refund on aids and appliances
You can also apply for a VAT refund on certain aids and appliances.
Bray Area Partnership Warmer Homes scheme
Free energy efficiency works for home owners on a low income or in receipt of benefits who meet certain criteria.
Housing associations
The Irish Council for Social Housing website lists housing associations in your area.
Supported accommodation / independent supported living
RehabCare accommodation services
Sunbeam House Services: where people live
St. John of God housing services
