Choice Based Lettings

Choice Based Lettings is a scheme run by Leitrim County Council to help people on the Social Housing Support Waiting List express interest in council accommodation that matches their approved housing need. The method allows applicants to indicate which properties they are eligible for, based on the number of bedrooms required.

The council has made two‑bedroom homes available in Newtowngore and Manorhamilton. Eligible residents wishing to apply must submit an expression of interest before midnight on 8 May 2026. Applications can be lodged through the Leitrim County Council website, where applicants will find details of the properties, eligibility criteria and the application process.

Under the scheme, those who are eligible for a particular property may register their preference. When vacancies arise, the council will consider all expressions of interest and offer accommodation to the applicant whose list position is highest for that type of property – taking into account points earned and suitability of family size. All offers remain subject to standard estate‑management checks.

The initiative comes at a time when housing remains a top priority for the county’s leadership. At the council’s annual general meeting in Carrick‑on‑Shannon, Fianna Fáil councillor Mary Bohan was elected cathaoirleach for a fifth term and said that housing would be one of her main concerns as she takes on the role.

Residents who are waiting for social housing can now use Choice Based Lettings to speed up the process of finding suitable accommodation. The scheme is part of the council’s broader effort to address the county’s housing needs, with new properties being added regularly and applications open until the stated deadline.

For further information on how to apply and the full list of available homes, see Leitrim County Council’s website and localnews.ie coverage.

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