Lottery for Council's new cost rental housing scheme in Ringaskiddy

Cork County Council has announced a Cost Rental Scheme which aims to provide affordable rented accommodation to people on middle incomes.

Applications for the new two and three-bed houses at Warrens Court, Barnahely, Ringaskiddy will open at 12 noon on today, Monday, June 29.

The scheme is aimed at people who do not own a home, are above the threshold for social housing, but have difficulty affording private rented accommodation. Cost Rental provides a secure tenancy at a rent which is below the market rent in the local area and is a long-term secure rental option. 

This new tenure of rental property is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The development of 17 newly built, A-rated, family homes is located in a much sought-after residential location in Ringaskiddy.

One two-bedroom bungalow, five two-bedroom mid-terrace houses and 11 three-bedroom terrace/semi-detached houses are available for at least 29% below private market rents in the area.

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley said: “Cork County Council is delighted to announce the launch of this cost rental scheme in Ringaskiddy.

“The development at Warrens Court offers high-quality homes for rent in an exclusive development within walking distance to the village centre.

“These cost rental homes are an important part of the Council’s ambitious plans as set out under the government’s ‘Delivering Home, Building Communities’ national housing plan. By delivering homes at below-market rents, we can support sustainable growth in the community.”

Applications for the scheme will be accepted between 12 noon on today, June 29, and 12 noon on July 13, 2026, via the online application portal on Cork County Council’s website, corkcoco.ie.

Houses will be allocated on a lottery basis to applicants who have submitted all the required documentation and who are deemed eligible for the scheme. Renters will enter a tenancy arrangement with Cork County Council.

Further information on this scheme and other upcoming schemes, including the eligibility criteria, guide to making an application and documentation required, is also available on the website.