How do I qualify for Social Housing?
Housing is allocated according to eligibility and need. If you are accepted as being eligible for and in need of housing, you are then placed on the housing list.
- In general, you must already be living in County Wexford (you can only apply to one housing authority).
- Income for a single person must be less than €35,000.
- You are not an owner or part owner of a property.
- You do not have suitable alternative accommodation.
- Foreign nationals - you must have a legal right to remain in the State on a long-term basis.
See a more detailed description of whether you would qualify for social housing on the citizen's information website or contact our housing area officers.
Application Form
Download the application form for social housing. Include selected Areas of Choice.
If you wish to apply on medical or disability grounds, please also return a completed Medical & or Disability form with your application.
Medical & or Disability Form - HMD Form 1 Part 1
Medical & or Disability Form - HMD Form 1 Part 2
Medical & or Disability Form - HMD Form 1 Part 3
Application forms are also available at our offices.
Where am I on the housing list?
Social housing is allocated in accordance with the Housing Allocation Scheme 2023, based primarily on time on the Social Housing Support list.
An applicant's place on the Social Housing Support list relative to other applicants can change for a number of reasons, e.g. another applicant adding or removing a household member, changing an area of choice etc.
How long will it take before I get offered housing?
Unfortunately this cannot be determined.It is dependent on how many or who expresses an interest in any given vacancy advertised on Choice Based Letting.
I'm on the housing list - what happens next?
Our area housing officers will work with you to discuss housing options which would include