Cork City Council is urging property owners and letting agents to participate in the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), a longstanding housing support designed to benefit both landlords and tenants.

The scheme provides landlords with consistent, reliable rent paid via Cork City Council, longer-term tenancy arrangements that cut vacancy periods, and council-managed tenant placement that reduces advertising costs. Payments can continue during vacancy periods, and property owners may claim up to 100% relief on their mortgage interest as an expense against rental income.

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For tenants, RAS offers access to secure, good-quality accommodation and greater housing stability. Longer-term arrangements help individuals and families put down roots in their communities while continuing to receive the supports they need.

So far this year, RAS has helped prevent 42 households in Cork City from entering homeless services. Almost 700 households in the city are currently supported through the scheme.

Martina Broderick, the Acting Director of Housing at Cork City Council, said: "The Rental Accommodation Scheme offers a win-win situation for both landlords and tenants.

"For landlords, the scheme provides guaranteed, regular payments and long-term secure tenancies, while for tenants, the scheme provides stability and security.

"With almost 700 households in Cork City currently supported through RAS, and 42 households prevented from entering homeless services already this year, the scheme continues to play a vital role in our housing system. We would strongly encourage any landlord with a property available to contact Cork City Council’s RAS Section to find out more."