Summary of Social Housing Assessments (SSHA) 2026

Local authorities assess applications for social housing based on housing need. Approved applicants are placed on the housing list which is reviewed each year.

Carlow County Council is at present preparing a Summary of Social Housing Assessment in accordance with Section 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and as prescribed in the Social Housing Assessment (Summary) Regulations, 2016.

Carlow County Council is contacting certain applicants who have applied for social housing prior to 31st July 2025, to confirm if they still require social housing support.  Applicants must confirm their housing requirements by completing the SSHA form which issues to them.

Applicants who have been reviewed/assessed after the 31st July, 2025 will not receive a form as their file has been recently assessed.  RAS, HAP and approved Transfer Applicants are not included in this assessment. 

Fully completed forms and all required documentation should be returned by post in the FREEPOST envelope provided, no later than Friday 11th September, 2026.

All forms returned will be assessed to ensure that each applicant has a continuing need for social housing support. 

If the applicant no longer requires social housing support or is no longer eligible, their file will be closed. 

Under the departmental directive, applicants who do not return a fully completed Summary of Social Housing Assessments 2026 form, together with all relevant documentation, will result in the applicant’s file being closed and the applicant will be removed from the housing list. 

For queries in relation to the above please contact: 

Email: ssha@carlowcoco.ie 

or

Tel: 059/9170360 or 059/9170369

Fully Completed SSHA Forms must be returned via FREEPOST envelope provided to:

  • Housing Department, Tullow Civic Offices, Inner Relief Road, Tullow, Co. Carlow R93WP86 

    OR

  • Housing Hub, Staplestown Road Carlow R93KR99

     

  • Emailed forms will not be accepted

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

  • These may apply to you if your circumstances have changed recently/since you applied or since you last updated your information with the Council.
  • We may need you to submit further documentation and we will tell you about this as quickly as possible if needed. 
For all household members Proof of current address (e.g. utility bill, copy of lease or rental tenancy agreement) 
Any new household members (e.g. new babies)  Birth Certificate and PPS. No for any new household members
Any recent Marriages or Civil Partnerships  Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate
For all household members in employment 
  • Spousal maintenance received and paid
  • Income from rental properties, dividends, capital investments and other similar income types
  • Occupational and social welfare income, from any source including from abroad.

 

Current Year:

  • Pay and Tax Details 2026 - This can be obtained from Revenue’s online service*.myAccount

Previous Year:

  • Statement of Liability 2025. This can be obtained through Revenue’s online service*myAccount

AND

  • Employment Detail Summary Report for each employment held in 2025. This can be obtained from Revenue’s online service myAccount
For all household members in self-employment  

  • A minimum of 2 years accounts with an Auditors Report for 2024 and 2025

    And

  • A notice of assessment 

    And/or 

  • Self-Assessment Acknowledgement letter from Revenue for the preceding 12 months
For all household members in receipt of social welfare Please state what Social Welfare payment that you are in receipt of i.e Jobseekers Allowance, OPF etc.  This payment will be verified via our system link to DSP.
Nationality / Citizenship
  • Proof of nationality and citizenship
  • UK citizen no longer under EEA/Non-EEA
Any recent legal separation or divorce 
  • Full copy of Divorce/Separation Agreement 

If there is no Divorce/Separation Agreement, a letter from your Solicitor confirming: 

  • That there is no formal separation agreement
  • That there are no court proceedings pending under the family law legislation
  • The position in relation to maintenance and other payments, if any.
  • The position in relation to the property/land ownership.
Any recent custody arrangement  Details of your access arrangements, with confirmation if overnight is included.  Please contact us for an Overnight Access Form to be signed by both parties in the presence of a solicitor if no court order is in place.
Any recent maintenance arrangements 
  • Since 2026 we cannot account for maintenance paid in respect of children but must account for any spousal / partner maintenance paid to an adult.
  • Any Income for Spousal/Partner Maintenance payments/copy of Court Order if applicable or from person confirming payment if no legal agreement in place.
Applications on grounds of any NEW Medical or Disability Grounds (if applicable)
  • A completed HMD-Form1 required to be submitted (available from our website www.carlow.ie)
  • Occupational Therapist’s report in respect of any specific accommodation requirements.
  • If wheelchair accessible accommodation is required, please tick the box on this form and provide a HMD Form 1 and Occupational Therapist Report.