Local Property Tax by Dublin Area 2026 — What You’ll Actually Pay
Complete breakdown of Local Property Tax across every Dublin district and county area. Real calculations using median property values, valuation bands, and local adjustment factors for 2026.
Local Property Tax costs Dublin homeowners between €222 and €665 per year — but where you live, what council area you’re in, and which valuation band your property falls into can make a difference of hundreds of euro. Some of Dublin’s wealthiest areas actually pay less as a percentage of property value than more affordable suburbs. Here’s the full picture.
This guide breaks down LPT for every Dublin district using real median property prices from Dublish, Ireland’s most comprehensive property data platform with over 200,000 PPR transactions. We’ll show you the exact band, rate, and local adjustment for your area — no guesswork required.
How Local Property Tax Works (The Short Version)
LPT is an annual tax on residential property in Ireland, administered by Revenue. Here’s what you need to know:
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Your property is valued as of 1 November 2021 — that’s the current valuation date. It doesn’t matter what your home is worth today. Revenue uses the November 2021 market value.
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That value puts you into a valuation band. Each band has a mid-point, and you pay 0.1013% of that mid-point. Properties above €700,000 use a different formula.
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Your local authority can adjust the rate by up to ±15%. In Dublin, every council that has made an adjustment has reduced the rate — good news for homeowners.
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You self-assess. You declare which band your property falls into. Revenue provides guidance and can challenge your valuation, but the initial declaration is yours.
The 2026 Valuation Bands
| Band | Property Value Range | Mid-Point | Basic LPT (0.1013%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €0 – €200,000 | €100,000 | €101 |
| 2 | €200,001 – €262,500 | €231,250 | €234 |
| 3 | €262,501 – €350,000 | €306,250 | €310 |
| 4 | €350,001 – €437,500 | €393,750 | €399 |
| 5 | €437,501 – €525,000 | €481,250 | €488 |
| 6 | €525,001 – €612,500 | €568,750 | €576 |
| 7 | €612,501 – €700,000 | €656,250 | €665 |
Above €700,000: 0.1013% on the first €700,000 (= €709) plus 0.25% on every euro above €700,000.
So a property valued at €800,000 pays: €709 + (€100,000 × 0.25%) = €709 + €250 = €959.
Dublin’s Local Adjustment Factors
Each Dublin local authority has set its own adjustment for 2026:
| Council | Areas Covered | Adjustment | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin City Council (DCC) | Dublin 1 – Dublin 12, Dublin 20 | 0% | No change to basic rate |
| Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown (DLR) | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, parts of D4, D6, D14, D16, D18 | −15% | Biggest discount in Dublin |
| Fingal County Council | Dublin 13, Dublin 15, Dublin 17, Fingal | −5% | Modest reduction |
| South Dublin County Council (SDCC) | Dublin 22, Dublin 24, South Dublin | −7.5% | Mid-range reduction |
These adjustments are applied to the basic LPT rate. A −15% adjustment on a €488 basic charge brings it down to €415.
LPT by Dublin District — The Complete Table
We’ve taken the median property price for each Dublin district (from over 200,000 PPR transactions on Dublish), mapped it to the appropriate valuation band, applied the basic rate, and then applied the local adjustment factor.
Important caveat: These median prices reflect current transaction data. The LPT valuation is based on your property’s value on 1 November 2021, which for most Dublin areas was lower than today’s prices. Your actual band may be one step lower than shown here. We’re using current medians as a proxy — they represent the best available estimate of relative values across districts.
Dublin City Council Areas (0% adjustment)
| District | Median Price | Band | Basic LPT | Adjustment | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 1 | €275,000 | 3 | €310 | 0% | €310 |
| Dublin 2 | €395,000 | 4 | €399 | 0% | €399 |
| Dublin 3 | €403,881 | 4 | €399 | 0% | €399 |
| Dublin 4 ★ | €550,000 | 6 | €576 | 0% | €576 |
| Dublin 5 | €385,000 | 4 | €399 | 0% | €399 |
| Dublin 6 ★ | €595,000 | 6 | €576 | 0% | €576 |
| Dublin 6W | €520,000 | 5 | €488 | 0% | €488 |
| Dublin 7 | €330,000 | 3 | €310 | 0% | €310 |
| Dublin 8 | €305,000 | 3 | €310 | 0% | €310 |
| Dublin 9 | €355,500 | 4 | €399 | 0% | €399 |
| Dublin 10 | €226,000 | 2 | €234 | 0% | €234 |
| Dublin 11 | €246,000 | 2 | €234 | 0% | €234 |
| Dublin 12 | €324,000 | 3 | €310 | 0% | €310 |
| Dublin 20 | €295,000 | 3 | €310 | 0% | €310 |
★ Dublin 4 and Dublin 6 straddle DCC and DLR boundaries. Parts south of the canal in D4 (Ballsbridge, Sandymount) and parts of D6 (Clonskeagh) may fall under DLR, which would mean a −15% reduction. Check your council area — it could save you €86 per year.
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Areas (−15% adjustment)
| District | Median Price | Band | Basic LPT | After −15% | You Pay |
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| Dublin 14 ★ | €512,000 | 5 | €488 | −€73 | €415 |
| Dublin 16 | €485,000 | 5 | €488 | −€73 | €415 |
| Dublin 18 | €490,000 | 5 | €488 | −€73 | €415 |
| Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown | €535,000 | 6 | €576 | −€86 | €490 |
★ Dublin 14 spans DCC and DLR. Dundrum, Churchtown, and Goatstown are DLR (−15%); parts closer to Rathgar and Rathmines are DCC (0%). A D14 property in the DCC area would pay €488 instead of €415.
Fingal Areas (−5% adjustment)
| District | Median Price | Band | Basic LPT | After −5% | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 13 | €370,000 | 4 | €399 | −€20 | €379 |
| Dublin 15 | €325,000 | 3 | €310 | −€16 | €295 |
| Dublin 17 | €255,500 | 2 | €234 | −€12 | €222 |
| Fingal | €330,396 | 3 | €310 | −€16 | €295 |
South Dublin County Council Areas (−7.5% adjustment)
| District | Median Price | Band | Basic LPT | After −7.5% | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 22 | €281,500 | 3 | €310 | −€23 | €287 |
| Dublin 24 | €290,000 | 3 | €310 | −€23 | €287 |
| South Dublin | €315,000 | 3 | €310 | −€23 | €287 |
The Full Picture — Every District Ranked by LPT
Here’s every Dublin district sorted from lowest to highest annual LPT:
| Rank | District | Council | Estimated LPT | Median Price |
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| 1 | Dublin 17 | Fingal | €222 | €255,500 |
| 2 | Dublin 10 | DCC | €234 | €226,000 |
| 3 | Dublin 11 | DCC | €234 | €246,000 |
| 4= | Dublin 22 | SDCC | €287 | €281,500 |
| 4= | Dublin 24 | SDCC | €287 | €290,000 |
| 4= | South Dublin | SDCC | €287 | €315,000 |
| 7= | Dublin 15 | Fingal | €295 | €325,000 |
| 7= | Fingal | Fingal | €295 | €330,396 |
| 9= | Dublin 1 | DCC | €310 | €275,000 |
| 9= | Dublin 7 | DCC | €310 | €330,000 |
| 9= | Dublin 8 | DCC | €310 | €305,000 |
| 9= | Dublin 12 | DCC | €310 | €324,000 |
| 9= | Dublin 20 | DCC | €310 | €295,000 |
| 14 | Dublin 13 | Fingal | €379 | €370,000 |
| 15= | Dublin 2 | DCC | €399 | €395,000 |
| 15= | Dublin 3 | DCC | €399 | €403,881 |
| 15= | Dublin 5 | DCC | €399 | €385,000 |
| 15= | Dublin 9 | DCC | €399 | €355,500 |
| 19= | Dublin 14 | DLR | €415 | €512,000 |
| 19= | Dublin 16 | DLR | €415 | €485,000 |
| 19= | Dublin 18 | DLR | €415 | €490,000 |
| 22 | Dublin 6W | DCC | €488 | €520,000 |
| 23 | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown | DLR | €490 | €535,000 |
| 24= | Dublin 4 | DCC | €576 | €550,000 |
| 24= | Dublin 6 | DCC | €576 | €595,000 |
The Surprising Bits: LPT as a Percentage of Property Value
LPT is a flat-ish tax applied through bands, but those bands create some genuinely counterintuitive outcomes. When you look at what people pay relative to their property’s value, the picture flips.
| District | LPT | Median Price | LPT as % of Value |
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| Dublin 1 | €310 | €275,000 | 0.113% |
| Dublin 9 | €399 | €355,500 | 0.112% |
| Dublin 20 | €310 | €295,000 | 0.105% |
| Dublin 4 (DCC) | €576 | €550,000 | 0.105% |
| Dublin 5 | €399 | €385,000 | 0.104% |
| Dublin 10 | €234 | €226,000 | 0.104% |
| Dublin 13 | €379 | €370,000 | 0.102% |
| Dublin 22 | €287 | €281,500 | 0.102% |
| Dublin 8 | €310 | €305,000 | 0.102% |
| Dublin 2 | €399 | €395,000 | 0.101% |
| Dublin 3 | €399 | €403,881 | 0.099% |
| Dublin 24 | €287 | €290,000 | 0.099% |
| Dublin 6 (DCC) | €576 | €595,000 | 0.097% |
| Dublin 12 | €310 | €324,000 | 0.096% |
| Dublin 11 | €234 | €246,000 | 0.095% |
| Dublin 6W | €488 | €520,000 | 0.094% |
| Dublin 7 | €310 | €330,000 | 0.094% |
| DLR | €490 | €535,000 | 0.092% |
| South Dublin | €287 | €315,000 | 0.091% |
| Dublin 15 | €295 | €325,000 | 0.091% |
| Fingal | €295 | €330,396 | 0.089% |
| Dublin 17 | €222 | €255,500 | 0.087% |
| Dublin 16 | €415 | €485,000 | 0.086% |
| Dublin 18 | €415 | €490,000 | 0.085% |
| Dublin 14 (DLR) | €415 | €512,000 | 0.081% |
What jumps out
DLR’s 15% discount creates a genuine tax advantage for expensive areas. Dublin 14 homeowners sitting on a median value of €512,000 pay just 0.081% of their property value in LPT — the lowest effective rate in Dublin. Meanwhile, Dublin 1 homeowners with a €275,000 median property pay 0.113% — nearly 40% more as a proportion of value.
Put another way: a Dublin 14 homeowner’s property is worth almost twice as much as a Dublin 1 property, but they only pay 34% more in LPT (€415 vs €310). The DLR discount and the band structure combine to make this happen.
Dublin 9 punches above its weight. At €399, Dublin 9 homeowners pay the same as Dublin 3 and Dublin 5, even though D9’s median price (€355,500) is lower than both. That’s because it just tips over the Band 3/4 boundary — a property at €349,000 would pay €310 instead of €399. Band edges matter.
The council you’re in matters as much as the property value. Dublin 6W (DCC, 0% adjustment) at €520,000 pays €488. If it were in DLR territory, it would pay €415 — a €73 annual saving for the same property value.
The November 2021 Factor
Here’s something many homeowners miss: your LPT is based on what your property was worth on 1 November 2021, not what it’s worth today.
Dublin property prices have risen significantly since November 2021. Many areas have seen 20–30% growth over the period. This means:
- Your actual LPT band is likely lower than what current median prices suggest. A property worth €360,000 today may have been worth €300,000 in November 2021, putting it in Band 3 (€310) rather than Band 4 (€399).
- The tables above represent a conservative estimate. Most homeowners are probably paying one band lower than our calculations show.
- The next revaluation date matters. Revenue will eventually set a new valuation date. When that happens, many properties will jump up a band or two, and LPT bills will increase.
If you haven’t checked your November 2021 valuation recently, it’s worth confirming you’re in the right band — you might be overpaying.
Exemptions: Who Doesn’t Have to Pay
Several categories of property are exempt from LPT:
- New and previously unused properties purchased between 2013 and 2021 in certain developments (check with Revenue for specifics)
- Properties that have been significantly adapted for a person with a disability
- Properties vacated due to long-term mental or physical infirmity (e.g., the owner moved to a nursing home)
- Pyrite-damaged properties with a damage rating of 2 or higher
- Properties purchased as first-time buyer homes in unfinished estates (legacy exemption — limited applicability in 2026)
- Registered charities using a property for charitable purposes
- Diplomatic properties
Notably, there is no general exemption for low-value properties or low-income homeowners — but there are deferrals (see below).
Deferrals: Can’t Pay? You Can Postpone
If you meet certain income thresholds, you can defer your LPT — meaning you don’t pay now, but the amount accumulates as a charge on the property (with interest at 3% per annum):
- Full deferral: Available if your gross income is below €18,000 (single) or €30,000 (couple)
- Partial deferral (50%): Available if your gross income is below €30,000 (single) or €42,000 (couple)
- Mortgage stress deferral: If your mortgage payments exceed 80% of your net income after tax, you may qualify regardless of income thresholds
The deferred amount (plus interest) becomes payable when the property is sold or transferred. It’s a charge on the property, not a gift — but it provides real breathing room for cash-strapped homeowners.
Payment Options: How to Actually Pay
Revenue offers several ways to pay your LPT:
| Method | Details |
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| Annual debit | Single payment from your bank account in January or March |
| Monthly direct debit | Spread across 12 monthly payments |
| Deduction at source | Taken directly from your salary, pension, or Department of Social Protection payment |
| Cash payments | Via approved payment service providers |
| Credit/debit card | Online via Revenue’s myAccount or ROS |
The smart move: Set up monthly direct debit and forget about it. A €399 annual bill becomes €33.25/month — far less painful than a single lump sum.
You can also overpay in one year to build up a credit for the following year, which some homeowners use to smooth out payments when they anticipate a band increase.
Quick Reference: What Will I Pay?
If you just want the bottom line for your area:
Under €250/year:
€250–€350/year:
- Dublin 22, Dublin 24, South Dublin: €287 (SDCC, −7.5%)
- Dublin 15, Fingal: €295 (Fingal, −5%)
- Dublin 1, Dublin 7, Dublin 8, Dublin 12, Dublin 20: €310 (DCC)
€350–€450/year:
- Dublin 13: €379 (Fingal, −5%)
- Dublin 2, Dublin 3, Dublin 5, Dublin 9: €399 (DCC)
- Dublin 14, Dublin 16, Dublin 18: €415 (DLR, −15%)
€450+/year:
- Dublin 6W: €488 (DCC)
- Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown: €490 (DLR, −15%)
- Dublin 4, Dublin 6: €576 (DCC)
Key Takeaways
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LPT in Dublin ranges from €222 to €576 for most properties. Only properties valued above €700,000 on the November 2021 date will pay more.
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The DLR discount is the most impactful local adjustment in Dublin. A 15% reduction on a Band 5 property saves €73/year. Over a decade, that’s €730 — not life-changing, but meaningful.
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Band edges create cliff effects. If your property was valued at €349,000 vs €351,000 in November 2021, you’d pay €310 vs €399 — an €89 difference on a €2,000 valuation gap. It’s worth checking your band carefully.
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Your November 2021 valuation is probably lower than today’s price. Most Dublin properties have appreciated 20–30% since then. Don’t use today’s market value to assess your LPT — you’re likely overpaying if you do.
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LPT is regressive relative to property value in Dublin. Owners of more affordable properties (Dublin 1, Dublin 10, Dublin 9) pay a higher proportion of their property’s value than owners in premium areas (Dublin 14, Dublin 16, Dublin 18), largely thanks to the DLR discount and band structure.
Data sourced from Dublish, Ireland’s property intelligence platform. Median prices based on 200,000+ PPR transactions. LPT rates and local adjustment factors from Revenue and Dublin local authorities for 2026. Always confirm your specific valuation band with Revenue’s LPT portal.