Is My Property in a Rent Pressure Zone?
Most urban areas in Ireland are designated as Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), which limit annual rent increases to the lower of 2% or HICP. Here’s how to check your property’s status and what it means for you.
How to Check
- Go to the RTB’s RPZ checker at rtb.ie/rent-pressure-zones
- Enter your property’s Eircode or address
- The tool will confirm whether the area is currently designated as an RPZ
Complete Landlord Guide
Compliance checklists, tenant communication templates, RTB notice generator, and landlord tax kit included.
Current RPZ Areas (2026)
As of 2026, RPZs include: all of Dublin (4 local authorities), Cork City and parts of Cork County, Galway City, Limerick City, Waterford City, and numerous commuter towns across Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Louth, and other counties. The full list is maintained by the RTB.
What If My Area Becomes an RPZ?
When an area is newly designated, the 2%/HICP cap applies from the date of designation. Any rent review notices served before designation use the old rules. Any reviews after designation must comply with the cap, even if the tenancy predates the RPZ.
What If My Area Leaves RPZ?
If RPZ designation expires (designations are reviewed periodically), the cap no longer applies. You can review rent to market rate, subject to standard notice requirements and the 12/24-month review cycle.