Information on accommodation and housing for people from Ukraine
If you are looking for housing, the Ukraine Crisis Temporary Accommodation Team (UCTAT) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth provides accommodation and related services.
For further assistance please contact the Ukraine Response Team (UCTAT) at ukrainetempaccom@equality.gov.ie
If you are a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection living in County Laois and in need of accommodation support, please contact the Ukraine Response Team at responseforum@laoiscoco.ie or 057 86 64027.
For more information on the Irish Government's housing policy, visit the following websites:
There is an Absence protocol in place for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP’s) living in state accommodation. Please view the absence protocol document directly below for more information.
Laois County Council is seeking unoccupied properties in County Laois to provide temporary accommodation to those fleeing war in Ukraine, who need a safe and secure place to stay for a while.
Do you have an unoccupied property that you’re not using at the moment? A tax-free Accommodation Recognition Payment of €800 per month is available to those who offer unoccupied properties.
Please consider offering it as temporary accommodation for those fleeing this war. Your offer will make a huge difference for Ukrainian families. Visit Offer a Home to make an offer or find out more. If you Offer A Home to those fleeing war in Ukraine, you can expect Laois County Council will follow up with you quickly and keep you updated and informed throughout the process.
The Irish Red Cross may be able to support you in finding a shared accommodation, which could allow you the chance to live independently, and to reunite with family members. If you are a Beneficiary of Temporary Protection and want to to access shared accommodation, please contact the Irish Red Cross at migrationcrisis@redcross.ie or call 1800 753343.
If you have a spare room that could be used by a Ukrainian person and would like to register with the Red Cross click to pledge a room
For queries regarding accommodation pledges, email: registerofpledges@redcross.ie
The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a monthly payment of €800 available to you if you are providing accommodation to a person or people who arrived in Ireland under the EU Temporary Protection Directive. It is available to you if you are hosting in your own home or providing accommodation in a vacant property.
For more information click Accommodation Recognition Payment