Mariners Way

Respond, an Approved Housing Body and service provider, are delighted to offer new cost rental homes at Mariners Way, Rush, Co Dublin. Cost rental housing is open to people who do not qualify for social housing but whose net household income is less than €66,000 per annum. This new type of rental accommodation is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Housing Finance Agency and Fingal County Council.

This development of 1 new home for cost rental tenants offers a long-term, secure rental option.

All properties have 1 bathroom.

The monthly rate will be:

  • 1-bedroom apartment: €910 month

A deposit of €860 is required.

Please note:

Photos are for display purposes only and may not reflect the actual property

All units are unfurnished, white goods are included. 

What’s on Offer?

1x 1 bedroom apartments

Monthly rent of €910 

Long-term, secure tenancy


Closing Date

27/05/2025

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Eligibility Criteria

If you are on the social housing waiting list, you cannot apply for cost rental housing. This type of housing is designed to support people who do not qualify for social housing but have a household net income of less than €66,000.
Please check all boxes that apply:

Annual net household income below €66,000

No ownership of other properties

 Not currently receiving social housing support

Household size matches the size of the property advertised

Can afford to pay the cost rent for the home

 

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Amenities

Rush is situated in a vibrant location of North County Dublin with a variety of amenities such as the local St Maurs Gaa Club, Rush Athletic Soccer Club, Millbank Theatre for Performing Arts, Rush Boxing Club, Rush Cricket Club and so much more.

Specifications

Mariners Way properties are classified as A2 Rated low energy / low CO2 homes, allowing for a reduction in the heating cost of the house. The central heating system is a mix of Gas boiler & air source heat pump.

The scheme comprises of

  • 1 X 1 bedroom apartments – €910 per month

Rents are set on a calculation which covers the cost of the construction, management and maintenance of the new homes. Cost Rental offers a long-term, secure and affordable tenancy option with rents that are at least 25% lower than average local area rents.

  • Air Heat Pump & Gas Boiler heating power systems
  • Spacious accommodation
  • UPVC double glazed windows
  • High quality fixtures and fittings
  • Parking
  • Air Heat Pump & Gas Boiler heating power systems
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Cooker/hob
  • Fridge Freezer

Eligibility Criteria

Your net household income is below €66,000 per annum.

You are not in receipt of any form of social housing support (Including a HAP payment or Rent supplement).

You do not own a property.

Your household size is appropriate to the size of the property advertised.

You can afford to pay the rent for the property (please see below).

Your household has only entered one application for cost rental property per development.

 

Available: June 2025

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Rents are set on a calculation which covers the cost of the construction, management and maintenance of the new homes. Cost Rental offers a long-term, secure and affordable tenancy option with rents that are approximately 40% lower than average local area rents.

Ber Rating: All properties have a minimum A2 rating.

 

Find out more

For further information of if you need assistance with your cost rental application please contact info@respond.ie or call 01 808 7700.

This new housing tenure offers a long-term, secure rental option that will contribute to the development of a healthy housing market in Ireland. The rent is based on the cost of building, managing and maintaining the homes which means it is an affordable housing option.

Mariners Way development is in a fabulous location, within walking distance of Rush North and South Beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag, and also within 6kn from the idyllically seaside town Skerries. Mariners Way is located beside a public bus stop which services many destinations including Rush and Lusk Train Station on the main Dublin / Belfast train line, Dublin City Centre, Drogheda and Dublin Airport.

There are the selection of schools within the area that are located in the town and neighbouring towns of Lusk & Skerries, so it’s possible to grow up in the local community and go right the way through school in the area. It is the perfect destination for those seeking a coastal lifestyle within easy reach of the city.

Rents for the different types of units will be as follows:

Development No. of Dwellings Cost Rent per month
Mariner’s Way, Rush, Co.Dublin  
1 Bed Apartment 1 €910

 

All cost rental rents are set at a minimum level of 25% below the market rents in the area where the scheme is located.

The deposit is one month’s rent minus €50.00

The apartments (or houses) are unfurnished; They will have flooring, blinds and white goods (fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven & hob, microwave, washer/dryer)

Flooring coverings will be laminate flooring.

The tenancy is for an initial period of 6 years.  Provided there are no issues with breach of tenancy or rent arrears, it will automatically rollover after that. These properties are a long term rental option that offer security of tenure.

No. These properties will not be available to purchase.

To be eligible, you need to be able to prove the following;

  • Your net household income is below €66,000 per annum.
  • You are not in receipt of any social housing supports (HAP/RAS)
  • You do not own a property in Ireland or any other country
  • Your household size matches the size of the property advertised
  • You and those of your household currently reside in the republic of Ireland
  • You can afford to pay the cost rent for the home
  • Your household has only entered one application for a specific cost rental property
  • You are not registered on any social housing list

Net household income is calculated by adding together the net income for each household member aged 18 years and over. Net income means that income tax, universal social charge, pension related deductions and PRSI are deducted from the relevant gross assessable income.

We will carry out an affordability test to ensure your rent charge is not more than 35% of your net household income. In the event that it is higher, we will give you the option to provide evidence that based on your current income you have paid the same rent or higher, for the preceding two years without defaulting.

You can apply on the Respond website and follow the instructions. This is the only method to apply, applications cannot be made by post or over the phone.

Once you have selected the property you want to apply for, you will need to enter your details into our self-service eligibility checker and register your interest.

No, one application per household only is permitted. Anyone applying multiple times will be disqualified from the lottery.

You should apply for the size property that matches your needs. We will seek not to under or over occupy properties. Set out below, are the guidelines we will be adopting:

  • You should apply for the size property that matches your needs. We will seek not to under or over occupy properties. Set out below, are the guidelines we will be adopting:- One-bed unit – suitable for a single person, or cohabiting couple.

    We will not consider an application that will lead to over or under occupation of a property. Over occupation is where more than two children are occupying one bedroom per household.

Respond want to make sure that cost rental homes are allocated in the fairest and most transparent way possible. This will involve a lottery system via our website. Every application for each unit type will be entered into a lottery for random selection. If your name is chosen from the lottery, we will make contact with you to submit your documents so that we can verify you are eligible for a cost rental unit. If you qualify, we will then arrange an interview and viewing of the property.

The lottery will be run once the advertising of the properties has ceased. This is operated by an external agency with full audit trail for transparency. The lottery will create at random; a list of all applicants and we will approach applicants from the top of the list.

If your name is chosen from the lottery, the following documents will need to be submitted;

  • Proof of ID for each household member
  • Proof of Address
  • Proof of Residency in the republic of Ireland
  • Proof of Income for all members of the household over 18
  • Landlord Reference
  • Bank Statements

Please have these documents ready when you register your interest. If your application is successful, you will have 48 hours to upload your documents and complete the application process.

  • Proof of ID (Current Valid Signed Passport/Current Valid Passport Card/Current Valid Travel Document/Current Valid EU/EEA Driving Licence– must contain photograph (Irish Provisional accepted)/Current EU National Identity Card)
  • Proof of address (Utility Bill e.g. telephone, mobile, gas, electricity, heating, oil, waste collection (where a utility bill is a first bill, a second form of address verification is required)/Correspondence from a Regulated Financial Institution operating in the Republic of Ireland (Insurance / Assurance Co., Bank, Building Society, Credit Union, Credit Card Company)/Correspondence from a Government Department / Body)
  • Proof of Residency in the Republic Of Ireland. Documents that are eligible as proof of residence are as follows
    • Employment Details Summary (P60)
    • Statement of Payments/Benefits from Dept. of Social Protection
    • Tenancy agreement if you are renting
    • Bank statements for at least 3 months showing day-to-day transactions or Direct Debits for utility bills
    • An employment letter from your current employer, which includes your name, address and date you commenced work
  • Proof of income
    • If employed: Employment Details Summary (P60) and/or last three months’ payslips
    • End of Year Statement (P21) along with accountants
    • If self-employed– a minimum of 1 year’s accounts, along with an up-to-date tax balancing statement and preliminary tax receipt.
    • Social Welfare Income – documentary evidence of all social insurance and social assistance payments, allowances and pensions being received by members of the household. As income of household members over 18 is also included in the assessment for qualification, evidence of payments to these household members is also needed.
  • Landlord Reference, dated within the previous 6 weeks
  • Bank Statements for the previous 6 months

If your name is chosen from the lottery, you will hear from us within five working days after the closing date via email and a phone call.

Yes, we will notify all applicants whether they are successful or not. This may take up to four weeks until all applications are assessed and processed.

No – Respond will not be holding a waiting list for cost rental housing. You will be able to apply again when schemes are advertised.

No. You cannot transfer or apply for a cost rental tenancy if you receive social housing supports.

Yes, there will. Keep an eye on the Respond website for further details later in the year.