Rent Pressure Zones | Galway City & County

What are Rent Pressure Zones?

A Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) is a designated area where rent increases are capped. Rents in a RPZ cannot be increased by more than 2% per annum pro rata or if it is lower, by the increase in the rate of inflation as recorded by the Harmonised Index of the Consumer Prices (HICP). This restriction applies to new and existing tenancies in RPZs (unless an exemption applies).

If your property is in a RPZ, you can use the Rent Pressure Zone Calculator to calculate the maximum rent permitted for that property. This is available on www.rtb.ie.

Where are Rent Pressure Zones?

RPZs are located in parts of the country where rents are highest and rising, and where households have the greatest difficulty finding affordable accommodation. They are intended to moderate the rise in rents in these areas and create a stable and sustainable rental market that allows landlord and tenants to plan financially for their future.

Currently Galway city and certain parts of County Galway are RPZs. The full list can also be viewed on www.rtb.ie. You can also type the address of the property into the RPZ calculator to find out if you are in a RPZ.

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