Tipperary County Council is appealing for offers of vacant properties to provide temporary homes for Ukrainian people and families. The call is part of a new government initiative, led by local authorities. A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per month is available for properties used to house those arriving from Ukraine. This is an increased payment rate applying from December 1st 2022. The payment will be made via the Department of Social Protection.
Under the new programme, Tipperary County Council will take offers of vacant houses, apartments or holiday homes for temporary accommodation, liaise with owners to assess suitability, and arrange for their use by Ukrainian people and families.Property owners can offer homes at offerahome.ie or by contacting the county council directly. Anyone offering to share their own home with refugees is asked to contact the Irish Red Cross who will process applications of this type.
Full information is available on the council website at www.tipperarycoco.ie
