Rent Pressure Zones
A Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) is a designated area where rents cannot be increased by more than general inflation, as recorded by the Harmonised Index of the Consumer Price (HICP), or by 2%, if inflation is higher. Under Housing for All, the Government’s plan for housing to 2030, the operation of RPZs has been extended until the end of 2024.
Most recently (August 2023) the following have been designated as RPZs:
- Ennis LEA, Co. Clare
- Kilkenny County Council
- Limerick City & County Council
- Waterford City & County Council
All areas which are now designated as RPZs are provided in the map below.
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All RPZs – August 2023 |
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Local Authorities |
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Dublin (4 LAs), Kildare, Louth, Meath, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford. |
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Local Electoral Areas |
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Carlow |
Carlow. |
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Laois |
Graiguecullen/Portarlington, Portlaoise. |
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Offaly |
Tullamore. |
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Westmeath |
Athlone, Mullingar. |
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Wexford |
Gorey. |
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Clare |
Ennis. |
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Cork |
Cork City, Ballincollig/Carrigaline, Bandon/Kinsale, Cobh, Fermoy, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton. |
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Kerry |
Killarney. |
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Galway |
Galway City, Athenry/Oranmore, Gort/Kinvara. |
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Mayo |
Westport. |
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Sligo |
Sligo/Strandhill. |
Further reading/information on RPZs is available here:
- Dep. Housing, Local Government & Heritage – “Rent Pressure Zones”
- Residential Tenancies Board – “Rent Pressure Zones”