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Rent Tax Credit Calculator Ireland (2026)
Renting from a private landlord? You can claim back up to €1,000 (or €2,000 jointly assessed) on your 2026 income tax. See exactly what your rent tax credit is worth.
| Rent paid in the year | €16,800 |
| 20% of rent | €3,360 |
| Maximum credit cap | €1,000 |
| Your credit | €1,000 |
Paying €1,400 a month (€16,800 a year) as a single renter, your 2026 rent tax credit is the full €1,000 — that's 20% of your rent, capped at €1,000.
If you're renting privately and paying tax in Ireland, the rent tax credit is basically money sitting on the table — €1,000 a year for a single renter, €2,000 for a jointly assessed couple. The catch is that you have to claim it; it doesn't show up automatically. Plenty of people who qualify simply never get round to it, and because it's been running since 2022 you can still backdate claims to earlier years. Pop in your monthly rent above to see what yours is worth.
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How the rent tax credit works in Ireland (2026)
The Rent Tax Credit reduces the income tax you pay if you rent your home from a private landlord. For 2026 it is worth up to:
| Who is claiming | Maximum credit (2026) |
|---|---|
| Single person | €1,000 |
| Jointly assessed couple / civil partners | €2,000 |
The credit is 20% of the rent you paid in the year, up to that maximum. So if you pay €5,000 or more in rent (single), 20% is €1,000 and you get the full credit; below that, you get 20% of whatever you paid. The credit also can't be more than the income tax you actually paid that year.
Who qualifies
You can claim for rent on your principal private residence, or a property you rent to attend work or an approved course (including for your child). The tenancy must usually be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). It does not apply to social housing, the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), rent-a-room arrangements, or renting from certain relatives. You must have an income tax liability to set the credit against.
How to claim
Claim through Revenue's myAccount (Income Tax return or a real-time credit during the year). The credit has been available since 2022, so you can still claim for earlier eligible years — see the official Revenue Rent Tax Credit guidance.
This is an estimate of the credit amount only. Your actual credit depends on the qualifying rent you paid and your income tax for the year. Confirm eligibility and figures with Revenue.
People also ask
How much is the rent tax credit in Ireland for 2026?
Up to €1,000 (single) or €2,000 (jointly assessed couple). It's 20% of the rent you paid, capped at those amounts — so €5,000+ of rent (single) gets the full €1,000.
How is the rent tax credit calculated?
20% of your rent for the year, up to the cap. €16,800 of rent → 20% = €3,360 → capped at €1,000. It also can't exceed the income tax you paid.
Who can claim the rent tax credit?
Private tenants paying rent on their main home (or for work/an approved course), with the tenancy usually RTB-registered. Social housing, HAP, rent-a-room and renting from some relatives don't qualify.
Can I claim for previous years?
Yes — it's been available since 2022, so you can still claim eligible years (2022–2025) plus 2026 through Revenue's myAccount.
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Sources: Revenue.ie — Rent Tax Credit, Citizens Information. Estimates for planning only — not tax advice.