Bid to determine 'appropriate rent' for residents at independent living facility

Affordable housing charity has announced major hikes for tenants of Nazareth Village in Sligo

Minister for housing James Browne confirmed the Housing Agency was working with Sligo County Council to determine 'an appropriate rent in the circumstances'. Picture: Stephen Collins

The Housing Agency is working to determine an “appropriate rent” for residents of an independent living facility in Sligo, after an affordable housing charity announced major hikes for tenants.

Nazareth Village has 48 independent living social housing units for people over the age of 65.