Jobseekers allowance & Rent supplement

[mags]

Hey, does anyone know if you can get rent supplement while on jobseekers allowance? Iv just had to rent a house costing €600 a month. Im taking this house with someone else who will be applying for jobseekers in the next few weeks due to unemployment and separation. So means i will have to pay rent myself for the first while. Can anyone give me some advice?

 

[gipimann]

The person on jobseeker's may qualify for Rent Supplement, depending on their circumstances.

Have a look at the qualifying criteria here

The applicant will also be means-tested, so if there is savings or other income, that will be taken into account. If the two of you are renting as a couple, and you are in full-time employment, then the unemployed person will not qualify for Rent Supplement.