Housing Essentials Webinar, Session 2: Social Housing Operations, Systems, Supports & Schemes

About this Session

This session provides a practical overview of how social housing operations work in Ireland. It
will explain how housing need is assessed, how homes are allocated, and how supports and
schemes are used to assist households. The session will help attendees understand key
operational terms and processes, from Housing Assistance Payment and Rental
Accommodation Scheme to Choice Based Letting and differential rent, with signposting to
where more detailed information can be found.

Speakers

• Patrick McCarthy, Head of Local Authority and AHB Services

Highlights

• Social housing assessments and how housing
  need is considered.
• Social housing allocations and related
  operational processes
• Housing Assistance Payment, known as HAP
• Rental Accommodation Scheme, known as
  RAS.
• Choice Based Letting and differential rent
• Social housing supports and where to find
  further information