How does HAP work?

fun loving criminal

Does anyone understand how HAP works for a tenant?

I am applying for social housing and I know I am entitled to HAP. Is it a separate application to social housing?

fun loving criminal

Another question, how much of a HAP payment could I possibly get? Knowing this before looking for a place might help.

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117793914#Comment_117793914

Not enough to rent a two bed place as your other thread suggests.

How much depends on whether you're on regular or homeless HAP and what council area.

Saudades

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058205353/how-does-hap-work

Yes separate application after you are accepted onto the social housing list.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117793914#Comment_117793914

Depends on which county you live in and if you have a partner and/or children.

fun loving criminal

Have I got this right? I have to find a place within the rent limits as well?

Caranica

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117795612#Comment_117795612

Yes, good luck with that. Easier said than done.

fun loving criminal

Sorry for all my questions but I need to plan or have some idea on the place I can get with hap.

Another question, the rent limit for my area is 550. Does this mean that I would get the full 550 or some of it?

I still haven't applied for social housing, waiting for a few documents to arrive first. But I should have my application in soon.

fun loving criminal

If the rent limit for a single person is 550. And I find a place for 1000. Does that mean I pay the difference to the landlord of 450+a contribution to the council. A quick google shows the contribution could be 10% of my salary which could be 250euros a month.

Do I have my sums correct? Or can the council decide to pay 400euros, I pay the difference and a contribution to the council?

Caranica

Unless you're on homeless HAP the council are unlikely to approve the property with rent so far in excess of the limit.