Cork County Council tenants face 3% rent hike

Thousands of Cork County Council tenants face a rent rise of 3% from February 11, the first increase imposed by the local authority since 2013.

Documents seen by the Irish Examiner show the hike was signed off by the council’s corporate policy group, which claims it will mean an average increase of just €1.50 per week.

The rent increase will bring in an estimated €750,000 per year.