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Information for Host Families & Landlords

Thank you for opening your home to TU Dublin students. Our campuses at Grangegorman, Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Blanchardstown, and Tallaght are enriched by the accommodation you provide. Your spare room supports a student’s educational journey and contributes meaningfully to their success. 

Benefits of Opening Your Home to a Student

Opening your home to a student offers more than additional income. Sharing your home with a student can bring connection, companionship, and community. Students benefit from a stable and welcoming environment, while homeowners often enjoy the energy, cultural exchange, and diversity that students bring to the home.

Accommodation Options 

Accommodation in owner-occupied homes is typically available from September to June, with students staying between 4 and 7 nights per week. Postgraduate students may also be seeking accommodation from September to August.

Rent Guidance Owner Occupied Accommodation 

Accommodation offered in owner-occupied homes through the Rent-a-Room scheme forms part of the Voluntary Regulatory framework outlined by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).

This framework recommends that rental rates are set at an affordable level, ideally considerably below those being sought in the private rental market or in purpose-built student accommodation.

To support this approach, TU Dublin applies reasonable rent caps for rooms and self-contained units (for example, granny flats) advertised through our StudentPad accommodation platform. These caps aim to help keep accommodation accessible for students while providing homeowners with consistent occupancy and a reliable income.

Income earned under €14,000 annually may qualify for Rent-a-Room Relief (tax-free).

Rent Caps 25/26

Please note, we reserve the right to remove properties from StudentPad if:

  • They do not align with rent caps

  • They appear unsuitable for student occupancy

  • They are not aligned with typical student affordability levels

Licence Agreements and Responsibilities

Owner-occupied home rentals are not governed by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), so we strongly recommend using a written licence agreement. This agreement helps clarify expectations and responsibilities for both parties.

The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science has introduced a voluntary regulatory framework and a Sample Licence Agreement Hosts 25.26 to guide homeowners and students participating in the room rental scheme. This framework outlines key considerations for both parties, clarifying what homeowners should consider when renting out a room, and informing students about what to expect when accepting accommodation offers. 

It is recommended that you agree to a written licence agreement with your student before they take up your accommodation offer. 

The licence agreement includes the following: 

  • How much the deposit will be 
  • The date the deposit will be returned to you after the licence agreement has ended 
  • The reasons for which you may keep part of the deposit (for example, unpaid rent or damage to property) 
  • The method used to record that students have paid rent 

This licence agreement can be adjusted to suit the needs of the host and the student. 

TU Dublin acts solely as a facilitator and does not oversee the property or agreements. Licence agreements are directly between hosts and the student. 

The University is not a regulatory body and does not vet properties, landlords or homeowners.

Register as a Owner Occupier/Landlord

To list your accommodation please visit www.tudublinstudentpad.ie/landlords and register. The process is user-friendly and will guide you through creating your listing, including photo uploads.

Once registered, you can create your advert and upload the photos of the accommodation. The StudentPad Adverting Guide 2025/26 will take you through account setup and placing your ad on the site.

Ongoing Support 

The Student Accommodation Team is here to help with every step, from setting up your listing to answering any hosting questions.

studentaccommodation@tudublin.ie  
+353 1 220 5600 

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