Dublin City Council Plans Property Tax Increase in 2026

Householders in the Dublin City Council area will likely face an increase in local property tax in 2026 following an agreement between several political parties on the incoming couCouncilhe coalition, consisting of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, and Labour, proposes this measure to generate €14.5 million annually for the city. The funds will be allocated to house maintenance, street cleaning, and playgrounds.

Since the Local Property Tax’s introduction over a decade ago, councillors have had the authority to adjust the base rate by 15%. Between 2013 and 2024, Dublin City Council consistently kept the rate at its lowest possible level, 15% below the base rate.

This trend is expected to continue in 2025, but under the new agreement, the coalition plans to increase property taxes by 15% in 2026.

The proposal, initiated by the Green Party and Labour and supported by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, aims to secure a coalition on the CouCounciliving these parties 31 out of 63 seats. They are also negotiating with several Independent councillors for additional support.

In a document titled “Delivering for Dublin,” the coalition outlines its commitment to providing cohesive leadership for Dublin City Council, focusing on fundamental issues such as street cleaning, park upkeep, and housing improvements.

The coalition also aspires to make Dublin a vibrant, climate-resilient, and revitalized city, aiming to become the world’s first capital designated as autism-friendly.

The coalition’s plans include expanding the direct building of public and affordable housing on council-owned sites and maximizing the use of existing buildings, such as spaces above shops, office blocks, and derelict sites.

Additionally, they pledge to improve road maintenance and safety by expanding 30km/h zones, creating safe school zones, increasing pedestrian crossings, and enhancing tree cover and animal welfare.

Earlier this week, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, People Before Profit-Solidarity, and several Independents announced the formation of a ‘Progressive Alliance’ on Dublin City Council.

This alliance presents an alternative to what it describes as “the conservative politics of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.”

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