How do I apply for a Clúid property?

Clúid does not have its own waiting list, but takes nominations from the local authority. Please register with the housing department of your local authority. Tell them that you would be interested in a Clúid tenancy.

If your name is forwarded to us by the local authority, these are the next steps:

• we will ask you to complete a form;
• we will invite you for an interview, together with all adults who intend to live with you;
• we decide which applicants will receive an offer of housing and we agree this with the local authority.

If you require any assistance with completing the application form you should telephone us at the local office.

Am I eligible for Clúid housing?

As we take nominations from the local authority, you must qualify for the local authority ‘housing list’. Contact your local authority for more information. Usually, the local authority will look at factors such as:

• your household size;
• your income;
• your present accommodation;
• the condition of that accommodation;
• any special circumstances, disability etc.

If you are an older person living in your own home but looking for more suitable sheltered accommodation, you might be eligible for housing from us under our Financial Contribution Scheme. Download our leaflet here to find out more or contact the regional office.

We also accept nominations from the Safe Home programme for older Irish born emigrants wishing to return to Ireland. Contact Safe Home for more details.

What kind of housing does Clúid offer?

We provide a range of rental housing: family housing, units for single persons, sheltered accommodation for older people, accessible and adapted units for disabled persons etc. We have traditional housing estates as well as apartment complexes.
Have a look at the map to find out what housing schemes are in your area.

For a list of current vacancies, please click here 

How much rent does Clúid charge?

Our rents are based on the household’s weekly income. We calculate our rents as follows:

- First €100 of weekly income = €10 rent
- Plus 20% of additional income

Where there are additional earners in the household, their income is also included for the purposes of calculating rent. The first €100 of their income is disregarded and rent is calculated at 20% of the remainder of their income.

The minimum rent for a household is €10. The maximum rent is €75 (or €125 where there are several earners in the family).

On some estates, a service charge is payable in addition to the rent. You will be informed of the rent and service charges before you accept an offer of accommodation.

Do Clúid tenants have the right to buy?

No. As a housing association we are currently obliged by legislation to keep our properties within the rental sector. The properties are therefore not for sale.
 

What is a housing association?

A housing association is part of the so-called ‘voluntary sector’. It is a non-statutory housing body, usually non-profit making and with charitable status. A housing association is approved by the Department of the Environment and Local Government. All housing association projects are approved by the Department and the local authorities.

Housing associations are specialist organisations that focus only on providing housing and related services and often employ highly qualified housing professionals to develop and manage estates. Housing associations are usually headed by a voluntary Board of Directors.

How are Clúid’s estates managed?

Our estates are managed from Clúid’s regional and local offices. All estates have a dedicated Housing Officer responsible for repairs, rents and other issues concerning the tenants and the estate. Some schemes have local staff such as caretakers, scheme managers or wardens. We also encourage residents to get involved through residents associations or working groups.
 

What is the difference between renting from Clúid and having a local authority tenancy?

There are many similarities between the local council and housing associations:

• Both provide housing to people with housing needs, for example families who cannot afford to buy their own home;
• Wherever possible, both aim to provide long term housing, that is a home ‘for life’;
• Both calculate their rents in a similar way, based on the household’s income
  For tenants the main difference is that Clúid tenants do not have the option of buying their home.