Data Sources & Verification

Our Data Standards

BenefitCheck Ireland is an estimation tool, not a government service. We take accuracy seriously because people rely on our calculations to make important housing decisions. All HAP rates, social housing income bands, Working Family Payment thresholds and Rent Tax Credit figures are sourced directly from official publications and verified against multiple government sources.

All 31 Local Authorities

The table below lists every local authority covered by BenefitCheck Ireland, along with their income band classification and a direct link to their official HAP information page. Income bands determine social housing eligibility thresholds: Band 1 areas (typically cities and commuter counties) have the highest income limits.

National Sources

Medical Card & GP Visit Card Sources

Medical Card and GP Visit Card income limits, allowances, and prescription charges are sourced from the HSE and Citizens Information, verified on June 24, 2026.

Rent Tax Credit Sources

The Rent Tax Credit check is new in app version 1.3.0. Its figures come from Revenue. Its conditions come from Revenue, Citizens Information and the legislation itself. Checked on 23 September 2026.

Sources Named in the App

In version 1.3.0, the app's Help tab lists the organisations its information comes from. BenefitCheck Ireland is not affiliated with any of them.

• gov.ie
• HSE
• Department of Health
• Citizens Information
• Revenue
• Irish Statute Book
• Oireachtas
• Residential Tenancies Board
• State Examinations Commission

Important Disclaimer

BenefitCheck Ireland is a financial education and estimation tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any Irish government department or local authority. The calculations provided are estimates based on published official data and should not be treated as formal eligibility determinations.

For official eligibility assessments, always contact your local authority directly or visit gov.ie. Rates and thresholds can change following government budget announcements, so if in doubt, verify with the relevant official source linked above.