Tenant (Incremental ) Purchase Scheme 2016 & Fee Simple (Ground Rent), Clawback
As an existing tenant, you may be able to buy your home from us if you meet the criteria.
To find out if you qualify please read the documents/FAQs listed below under Related Documents: Eligibility criteria, Tenant Information Handbook issued by the Housing Agency and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
New changes to the Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme (2016) were introduced from 29th January 2024. The income limit was reduced from €12,500 to €11,000. The period of time tenants will be required to be in receipt of Social Housing Supports remains at ten. However, in the case of a joint tenancy, only one person is required to have the full ten years.
The application form must be completed in full and returned with the relevant documentation, including approval in principal to:
Sales Scheme Section, Housing Department, Level 2, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Incomplete application forms will be returned.
For any queries regarding the following, please contact us at 01 205 4845 or 01 205 4717:
- Clawback
- Consent to Sale
- Fair Deal Scheme
- Remortgage
- Section 90 Restrictions for Properties Sold Under Previous Schemes
- Transfer/Fee-Simple Applications (Ground Rent)
Ground Rent
To buy your Ground Rent please complete the 'Fee Simple' application form and submit it with a copy of the Folio to tenantpurchase@dlrcoco.ie.
A folio can be obtained from the Property Registration Authority, https://www.landdirect.ie/
Clawback
If you purchased your property through the Affordable Housing Scheme, you may be subject to a clawback if you sell or re-mortgage it within 20 years of date of purchase.
A percentage (which was set when you purchased the property) of the sale price is paid back to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, this is directly linked to the initial discount received. This is known as the “clawback”.
The clawback applies whether you have a mortgage from either Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council or a bank or building society.
Clawback Discount
You may be eligible for a discount on the clawback due, discount will only be applied once you have completed 10 years in full occupancy in the property. (The affordable housing scheme does not allow for properties to be let out to rented).
If you have a clawback query, please email: clawback@dlrcoco.ie
If you proceed with the sale, the following documents must be submitted; a copy of the Contract of Sale, certified copy of the fully executed Transfer Deed by both Vendor & Purchaser and a copy of the folio.
The Charging Order will be removed from the Folio by way of e-discharge and a fee of €95 applies.
Contact us below.
Email: clawback@dlrcoco.ie