Affordable Housing Bill 2021

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• Enables housing authorities to sell affordable dwellings and provide financial help for citizens to buy homes under affordable purchase schemes.
• Introduces cost rental housing and shared equity schemes where buyers can purchase homes with reduced upfront costs or shared ownership.
• Amends five housing laws to streamline processes for eligibility assessment, funding, and the Land Development Agency's role in housing provision.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   11 May 2021
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   17 May 2021
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   24 May 2021
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   4 Jun 2021
5. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   18 Jun 2021
6. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   18 Jun 2021
7. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Jul 2021
8. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Jul 2021
9. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   8 Jul 2021
10. Enacted

    21 Jul 2021