Check the potential tax impact of renting out a room in Ireland using the Rent-a-Room Relief exemption limit of €14,000 (gross per year).
This tool is for quick estimates only. Rent-a-Room Relief depends on whether your letting qualifies under Revenue rules.
Enter your expected annual figures. Gross rent is before expenses and includes ancillary services (e.g., meals/laundry) per Revenue guidance.
Exemption limit is €14,000 gross per year (combined if multiple rooms).
This calculator assumes expenses reduce taxable income (illustrative only).
Short answers to the most frequent questions homeowners ask when considering Rent-a-Room Relief.
Revenue uses your gross rent received for the room(s) before you deduct allowable expenses, including amounts such as payments for meals, laundry, or similar services.
If your gross rental income is at or below the exemption limit, the income can be exempt from Income Tax, PRSI and USC, but the conditions must still be met (e.g., qualifying residence and letting rules).
Yes. The exemption limit is applied to the combined gross rent from all rooms you let under the scheme.
Start with Revenue’s “Rent-a-Room Relief” guidance on qualifying conditions and how to claim the relief.