Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA) 2024

Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.

Each year Carlow County Council, as directed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, carries out an annual assessment of social housing applications for any applicant that has not been assessed in the previous 15 months. All Social housing applicants prior to this date that are not receiving HAP, RAS or are on the transfer list will be notified that their application is being reassessed to see if they still have a need or requirement for social housing. A list of information outlined in the table below must be submitted to Carlow County Council for assessment. Failure to complete the application may result in an applicant being removed from the Housing list and time on the list will be lost. 

The 2024 housing assessment commenced in September and was advertised in the newspaper, online and applications forms were posted to applicants. Forms can also be picked up at Carlow County Council offices in Carlow, Bagenalstown or Tullow. Staff are available to assist any applicant and further information can be requested via ssha@carlowcoco.ie 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

  • These may apply to you if your circumstances have changed recently/since you applied or since you last updated your information with the Council. 
  • We may need you to submit further documentation and we will tell you about this as quickly as possible if needed. 
For all household members Proof of current address (e.g. utility bill, copy of lease or rental tenancy agreement) 
Any new household members (e.g. new babies)  Birth Certificate and PPS. No for any new household members
Any recent Marriages or Civil Partnerships  Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate
For all household members in employment 

Evidence of 12 months’ income prior to the date of application must be submitted through a combination of the following:

Current Year:

Pay and Tax Details 2024 -This can be obtained from Revenue’s online service, myAccount and will include all employments in this current year to date.

Previous Year:

Statement of Liability 2023 - This can be obtained through Revenue’s online service, myAccount* or your local Tax Office

And

Employment Detail Summary report(s) for each employment. This can be obtained from Revenue’s online service, myAccount
For all household members in self-employment  

A Notice of Assessment and/or Self-Assessment Acknowledgement letter for the preceding 12 months.

AND

Indicative weekly net figure for 2024 from your accountant
For all household members in receipt of social welfare Please state what Social Welfare payment that you are in receipt of i.e Jobseekers Allowance, OPF etc.  This payment will be verified via our system link to DSP.
Any household member who is a non-EEA national 

A copy of the latest IRP card (formally GNIB card) 

Proof of citizenship or permission to remain in Ireland for all household members.  Copy of letter from Department of Justice must be submitted
Any recent legal separation or divorce 

Separation Agreement.  If there is no Separation Agreement, a letter from your Solicitor confirming: -

  • That there is no formal separation agreement
  • That there are no court proceedings pending under the family law legislation
  • The position in relation to maintenance and other payments, if any.
  • The position in relation to the property/land ownership.
Any recent custody arrangement  Details of your access arrangements, with confirmation if overnight is included, i.e. Copy of Court Order for Access or Affidavit signed by both parents and witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths or Practising Solicitor. 
Any recent maintenance arrangements  Income from Maintenance payments/copy of Court Order if applicable or from person confirming payment if no legal agreement in place.
Applications on grounds of any NEW Medical or Disability Grounds (if applicable)

A Completed Medical and/or Disability Information Form (HMD-Form1), is available from your local authority by contacting 059-9170364/9170372 or housingapplication@carlowcoco.ie 

Occupational therapist’s report in respect of any specific accommodation requirements.