Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 578: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the proposed property tax impact on landlords with four or five units to let in one house; if they will have to pay for each unit or one tax on the house; if any scheme exists to assist landlords who have had to reduce their rents due to the current economic climate with these non principal private residency taxes and the proposed further taxation on multiple property ownership. [23594/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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It is intended that the household charge of €100 will apply, on a self assessment basis, from 2012 to owners of all residential property in the State, subject to a limited number of exemptions and waivers.

Where a property is divided into a number of units of residential property, it is intended that each such unit will be liable to the charge. Legislation to give effect to the household charge will be brought before the Oireachtas as soon as possible. I have no plans to introduce a specific scheme to assist landlords who own multiple properties.