Mould, damp or a repair your landlord will not fix? Here is who to contact in Sligo, how rent increases actually work now, and where to get free, independent advice.
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Last updated 9 July 2026
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Renting in Sligo means one clear point of contact for housing standards: Sligo County Council. There is no split between city and county councils here, so knowing who to reach is straightforward.
Here is exactly how to reach the council, what the national rent-increase rules mean for you, and where to find free, independent advice in Sligo.
Report a standards issue
Covers: the whole county
Write to the Housing Section, Sligo County Council, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo, F91 Y763 (general contact: 071 911 1111 / info@sligococo.ie)
Rent increases, explained
Rent increases in Sligo follow the same national rules as everywhere else in Ireland. The old Rent Pressure Zone map that varied county by county was dismantled on 28 February 2026, replaced by a single national system that applies to every private tenancy from 1 March 2026.
Capped at 2% or the rate of inflation (CPI), whichever is lower, once per year.
Only at the start of a new tenancy where the last tenant left voluntarily or breached their tenancy, or after a full 6-year tenancy cycle.
Never after a no-fault termination, such as a landlord selling up or moving in themselves. Tenancies that began before 1 March 2026 cannot reset to market rent at all.
If your area became a Rent Pressure Zone in the two years before the changeover, your landlord must still wait 24 months from that original designation before the first rent review under the new rules.
Talk to someone in person
Unit 3 & 4 Bridgewater House, Rockwood Parade, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 Y9YY
Teach Laighne, Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, F91 K5DW
No local office, free national helpline
1800 454 454
Local context
The towns below see the most rental competition in Sligo, each for a different reason.
Regional hub for employment, services and Sligo University Hospital, concentrating most rental stock and demand.
Coastal towns popular with surfers, tourists and commuters, adding seasonal and lifestyle demand.
Third-level student population creates concentrated demand for shared and digs-style accommodation near campus.
Wherever you rent in Sligo, the same guides apply: mould, damp and condensation, getting repairs done, and what to do if your landlord stops responding. Start with the evidence checklist so your case is solid before you contact the council.
Common questions
Sligo County Council covers the whole of Sligo as a single local authority, so there is only one team to contact regardless of your address.
Rent Pressure Zones were replaced by a single national rent-control system on 1 March 2026. The same 2%-or-CPI cap on annual increases now applies in Sligo as everywhere else in Ireland.
A Housing Inspector reviews the complaint and assesses whether an inspection is warranted; if so, both landlord and tenant are notified and an inspection scheduled, with an Improvement Notice issued for non-compliance, escalating to a Prohibition Notice or legal proceedings.
Not a permanent one. No permanent office or outreach clinic in Sligo found. Served via the national helpline 1800 454 454. Citizens Information has 2 centres across the county.
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