Choice Based Lettings

Leitrim County Council has opened its Choice Based Lettings (CBL) scheme for the Social Housing Support Waiting List, allowing applicants to express interest in council accommodation that matches their approved housing need. The CBL system lets prospective tenants indicate preferences across all available properties in the county, but they may only register interest in homes that meet the bedroom requirement set by their application.

The current round offers two‑bedroom houses in Newtowngore and Manorhamilton. Eligible applicants must submit expressions of interest before midnight on 8 May 2026. Those wishing to apply can find full details, including eligibility criteria and the online submission process, on the Leitrim County Council website.

Applicants are required to match the number of bedrooms in the property with that specified in their housing need assessment. The scheme is part of the council’s broader effort to manage its social housing waiting list more efficiently and to give families a clearer choice of suitable homes.

Mary Bohan, who has been elected cathaoirleach for a fifth term at the council’s annual general meeting in Carrick‑on‑Shannon, said that housing remains the county’s top priority. Her statement underscores the council’s focus on expanding access to affordable accommodation through initiatives such as CBL.

For further information and to submit an application, residents should visit the official Leitrim County Council website or consult the localnews.ie coverage of the opening of the scheme.

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