Earn up to €14,000 per year completely tax-free by renting out a room in your own home. This guide explains exactly how the Rent-a-Room Relief works, what the rules are for Airbnb and short-term lets, and includes a ready-to-use room rental agreement template.
The Rent-a-Room Relief is one of Ireland's most generous tax breaks — but it's riddled with traps. Exceed the €14,000 limit by even €1 and the entire amount becomes taxable. Use the wrong type of agreement and you've accidentally created a tenancy with full RTB protections.
This guide walks you through every rule, every exception, and every gotcha. Includes a template agreement drafted as a licence (not a lease) to keep things clean and simple.
At €19, it pays for itself if it stops you making even one of the common mistakes that cost Irish homeowners hundreds or thousands in unexpected tax.
Revenue rules, Airbnb guidance, template agreement — all for €19.
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