The rent tax credit is worth EUR 1,000 per person (EUR 2,000 for couples) for 2026. Here is exactly how to claim it through Revenue's myAccount system.
Go to myAccount and log in with your PPS number and password. If you do not have a myAccount login, you will need to register first.
From the dashboard, select "Manage Your Tax" and then "Claim Tax Credits". Select the relevant tax year.
You will need your landlord's name, address, and PPS number (or tax reference number), plus the total rent you paid during the year. If you do not know your landlord's PPS number, contact them or your letting agent.
Once submitted, Revenue will process the claim and adjust your tax credits accordingly. For real-time claims (current year), the adjustment typically takes 3-5 working days. For prior year claims, a refund is issued.
Some landlords are reluctant to share their PPS number. You can still claim the credit. Contact Revenue and explain the situation. You can provide the landlord's name and address, and Revenue can look up the PPS number from their own records. Do not let this stop you from claiming EUR 1,000 that you are entitled to.
Yes. The rent tax credit is available for the years 2022 to 2028. If you did not claim for 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025, you can still submit retrospective claims through myAccount. You have 4 years from the end of the tax year to make a claim. That means the 2022 claim must be submitted by 31 December 2026.
If you rent accommodation while attending an approved course of study, you can claim the credit. This also applies if your child rents student accommodation. The landlord must be registered with the RTB.
The EUR 1,000 credit reduces your tax bill directly. For a single person paying EUR 1,500 per month in rent (EUR 18,000 per year), the credit saves EUR 1,000 in tax. For a jointly assessed couple paying the same rent, the saving is EUR 2,000. Over the full 7-year period of the credit (2022 to 2028), a couple could save EUR 14,000.
Disclaimer: This information reflects the 2026 tax year. Tax rules change annually following the Budget. Check Revenue.ie for the latest rates and thresholds. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice.