Applications opening for 90 two-bed Cost Rental homes in Tallaght at more than 25% below market value
13 January 2025 – Clúid Housing, Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Body (AHB), is re-opening applications for 90 of the two-bed Cost Rental apartments at its new development at Airton Plaza, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Applications for new Cost Rental homes at Airton Plaza, Tallaght, Dublin 24 re-open at 9am on Wednesday 15 January and will close at 5pm on Wednesday 29 January. Interested applicants will be able to register their interest for one of the 90 brand new, A-rated two-bed apartments, with a rent of €1,715 per month. This rent is a 27% discount on comparable homes in the area. In addition to the low cost to run these brand-new homes, Cost Rental residents will also benefit from secure, life-long tenancies and high-quality, responsive management and maintenance.
The homes within the Airton Plaza development are spread across two main blocks connected by a central landscaped courtyard. The scheme will feature commercial spaces, retail units, a creche and outdoor communal space, including a children’s play area. Airton Plaza is close to many amenities, including Tallaght Hospital, TU Dublin Tallaght campus, and shopping and leisure amenities such as the Belgard Retail Park and The Square shopping centre. The homes benefit from excellent transport links and are close to bus and Luas routes.
These beautiful new homes are ready to be occupied. The one-bed, three-bed and many of the two-bed apartments have already been allocated, following an initial application period in November. Residents will begin to move into these apartments in the coming weeks.
Brian O’Gorman, Chief Executive Officer, Clúid Housing, said: “These fabulous homes in Airton Plaza, Tallaght, are proving very popular. We are re-opening applications to complete the letting of 90 two-bed apartments. This will give 90 households who missed out on applying last time the opportunity for a high-quality, secure, long-term home at a fair rent. We urge anyone who is interested in living in one of these homes to check their eligibility and apply online at www.cluid.ie”
Cost Rental is a new, secure form of rental housing tenure in Ireland, designed for people whose income means they don’t qualify for social housing or other support, such as HAP, but who still struggle to rent on the open market. All Cost Rental homes have their rents set at a minimum level of 25% below the local market rents. The rents in Cost Rental homes are set to cover the cost of construction, maintenance, and operation of the development, ensuring long-term affordability for residents.
To be eligible to rent one of these new Cost Rental homes, applicants must be able to prove:
- Their net household income is below €66,000 per year
- They are not receiving any social housing supports, such as HAP or Rent Supplement
- They can afford the rent
- They don’t own a property
- The household is the correct size for the home
These new Cost Rental homes were delivered by Clúid in partnership with South Dublin County Council, and with the support of the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government, The Housing Agency and the Housing Finance Agency. They were developed by Mableground Ltd with Glenbrier Construction as the main contractor.
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Notes to the Editor:
Fiona O’Connor – Communications & Engagement Manager – Clúid Housing
+353 87 113 5411 – foconnor@cluid.ie
About Clúid Housing
Clúid Housing is an independent, not-for-profit housing association, and is one of the largest approved housing bodies (AHBs) in Ireland. Established in 1994, Clúid leads the way in providing high quality, affordable rented homes to people in housing need. We work in partnership with local authorities to provide housing to those on social housing waiting lists. Clúid owns and manages over 12,000 properties providing a home to more than 31,000 people.
Clúid delivered 1,525 new social and Cost Rental homes in 2024 and plans to deliver over 1,000 new homes in 2025.
Clúid currently manages more than 900 Cost Rental homes across Ireland, with more scheduled for delivery in 2025.
Our team of over 300 highly qualified professional employees are committed to providing quality housing and services that enable people to create homes and thriving communities.
Clúid’s annual report for 2023 – Partnering for Progress – is available at https://www.cluid.ie/annual-report/
For more information visit www.cluid.ie