Increase to renter's tax credit on the cards, says Housing Minister

Asked if he wanted to see it doubled to €1,000 a year, Mr O’Brien said that he wouldn’t speculate on the cost but that discussions are ongoing. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has said that an increase to the rent tax credit is on the cards in October’s budget.

Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Mr O’Brien signaled that he would be seeking an increase beyond the €500 currently available for renters to claim for both 2022 and 2023.