The Accommodation Recognition Payment
What is the Accommodation Recognition Payment?
The Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) is now a €600 monthly, tax-free payment from the government to thank those who provide accommodation in private homes or properties to people arriving from Ukraine under the EU Temporary Protection Directive. Read all about it here.
How to Apply for ARP
The application process is simple and takes about 15 minutes. You can apply online here once your guest moves in. For a paper version, contact the ARP office on 0818 70 80 90 or by email at ARP@welfare.ie
You will need:
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Your PPS number
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MyGovID (create one here if needed)
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PPS number(s) for your guest(s)
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Your bank account details (IBAN)
You may need proof of address for your guest(s). They may need to register their new address with Intreo before the payment is approved. To do this they will need a letter from you or the matching organisation and a utility bill for the new address.
Payment Details
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Amount: €600 per property, per month. There must be at least 1 person being hosted on the last day of the month for which payment is due.
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Timing: Paid directly to your account, one month in arrears, on the second Tuesday of the month. There must be at least 1 person being hosted on the last day of the month for which payment is due.
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Tax-Free: Yes
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Means-Tested: No
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Limit: One payment per Eircode, regardless of the number of guests; up to 15 properties per application
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Utility Contributions: Do not affect the payment
Ending the Payment
If your guest leaves before six months, you will not be penalised as long as the intent to host for six months was clear.
If your guest moves out you must cancel your payment by contacting the ARP section with your PPS number.
Top Things You Need to Know
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No tenancy/rental agreement can be in place.
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Hosting under ARP is not a landlord/tenant relationship.
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Accommodation must be in the Republic of Ireland.
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Accommodation must meet certain standards (listed here).
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Accommodation must be provided for at least 6 months.
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Important * YOU MUST BE HOME OWNER or tenant with landlord permission , you can not apply for payment on behalf of someone else even if they are family .
Contact Information
HIH has no involvement with the ARP scheme; it is administered by the Department of Social Protection (DSP).
For queries or to check the status of your application please contact DSP directly on 0818 708 090 or email ARP@welfare.ie.
Additional Information For Hosts & FAQ
While the ARP is a valuable (crucial!) support mechanism for Hosts and Guests it is essential to approach hosting with awareness and diligence to avoid legal or financial pitfalls.
For a detailed guide, please click here.