Enacted 71/2021
Affordable Housing Bill 2021
- Introduced
- 11 May 2021
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
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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
- First Stage 26th Seanad11 May 2021
- Second Stage 26th Seanad17 May 2021
- Committee Stage 26th Seanad24 May 2021
- Report Stage 26th Seanad4 Jun 2021
- Second Stage 33rd Dáil18 Jun 2021
- Fifth Stage 26th Seanad18 Jun 2021
- Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil8 Jul 2021
- Committee Stage 33rd Dáil8 Jul 2021
- Report Stage 33rd Dáil8 Jul 2021
- Enacted21 Jul 2021