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Help to Buy Calculator

Estimate your HTB tax refund in seconds. Up to €30,000 towards your deposit on a new home in Ireland. Updated for 2026.

Your Details

You appear eligible for the Help to Buy scheme based on your inputs.
Tax paid estimation guide

Check your Employment Detail Summaries on Revenue.ie (myAccount → Review your tax → Income Tax Return). Add up the "Income Tax" and "DIRT" amounts for each of the 4 years before your application year.

Quick estimate: If you earned an average of €45,000/year over 4 years, you likely paid approximately €28,000–€36,000 in income tax over that period (depending on your credits and deductions). Most full-time workers earning €40k+ will have paid enough tax to claim the full €30,000.

Combine with First Home Scheme?

If you combine HTB with the First Home Scheme, the maximum FHS equity stake reduces from 30% to 20%. The HTB refund itself is not affected.

Your Help to Buy Estimate

Estimated HTB Refund
€30,000
Maximum refund based on your inputs
How It’s Calculated
10% of purchase price€38,000
Maximum HTB amount€30,000
Tax paid (4 years)€48,000
Your HTB refund€30,000
Deposit Impact
10% deposit required€38,000
HTB covers€30,000
You still need from savings€8,000
Mortgage Check
Loan-to-Value ratio84.2%
Minimum 70% LTV required? Yes
How HTB works: The refund goes directly to your developer/contractor as part of your deposit. You apply through Revenue.ie (myAccount). The process takes 1–4 weeks after approval.

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