Rent Allowance Question

Sunshineboo

I recently decided to move out of the family home, I live in the countryside so I want to move into town (in Laois) So that I have a better chance of finding job/doing volunteer work.

I'm currently getting 144 on Social Welfare, I'm just really confused about Rent Allowance, there's a place I want to rent which is 400 a month, how much would I have to pay with rent allowance a week?? Thanks for any replies very confused!

Victor

As you aren't currently renting, you might not be entitled to anything.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/supplementary_welfare_schemes/rent_supplement.html

For Laois, the maximum rent you are allowed pay is €407 per month for a single person or €235 per month for a single person in shared accomodation. Of those amounts, you must pay at least €24 per week (€104/month) towards your rent.

Sunshineboo

Thanks for the response. So basically I need to be renting somewhere for six months, Oh dear what to do now..