Social housing vacancies in Ireland fall to lowest level in a decade
Thursday 17 September 2026
The number of vacant social housing units has reached a ten-year low, according to new figures from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
The number of vacant social housing units in Ireland fell to its lowest level in a decade last year.
According to figures published by the National Oversight and Audit Commission, the volume of empty social homes has reached its lowest point in ten years.
The published figures highlight a downward trend in social housing vacancy across the country. No further specific statistics or local authority breakdowns were detailed in the initial report summary. The reduction indicates that more social housing units are being utilised compared to previous years.