Cork City Council

Affordable Homes in Cork City

Affordable homes are provided by Cork City Council to help people who want to buy a home in Cork City but cannot afford to buy on the open market.   If you want to apply, check that you meet the criteria below, download the application form available on this page and return it to the Council.

To Qualify for an Affordable Home 

you should: 

• be a first time buyer (certain exceptions apply);
• be in full time employment for at least 12 months or self employed for at least 2 years; and
• earn between €25,000 and €58,000 as a single applicant or up to €75,000 as a combined income if you are applying with someone else.