Back Garden Modular Homes Set to Be Exempt From Planning Rules

Back garden modular homes set to be exempt from planning rules

Homeowners will also be able to avail of tax exemptions for rental income

Modular garden home tax-free rent limit of €14k could be increased under Government plans

Homeowners are in line to earn up to €14,000 a year tax-free by renting out newly built modular units in their back gardens under new planning exemption rules that are expected to be brought to Cabinet today.

People building modular homes in back gardens will be able to rent them on private market

Micheál Martin said he didn't think people 'would build something costing up to €80,000 if it was only to be used for a son or a daughter who might leave after two or three years'