Wicklow Councillors call for more information on ‘disgraceful’ Rent-a-Room scheme change

Council tenants will now be able to rent out rooms in their houses for up to €14,000 a year, tax-free, under the Rent-a-Room scheme.

Eoin Mac RaghnaillWicklow People

Arklow Councillors have expressed their concerns at the lack of information and forewarning about the recent amendment to the Rent-a-Room scheme, which now allows council tenants to rent out rooms in their houses for up to €14,000 a year, tax-free.