For People We Support
We provide housing for adults with disabilities and a small number of standard social housing tenancies. Each offers a different level of independence and support.
1. Supported Housing
Supported housing provides long-term homes for adults with disabilities who need ongoing support to live independently. Homes are ordinary houses and apartments located within local communities, not institutional settings. Tenants have long-term tenancies, not short-term or respite arrangements.
Supported housing is for adults:
- With an accessed disability-related housing need.
- Who require ongoing support to live independently.
- Are linked with a disability provider i.e. SJOG Community Services.
- May be transitioning from congregated settings, shared accommodation of the family home.
2. Independent Living
Tessa House is a 28-unit apartment development offering standard social housing tenancies for independent living. We acts as landlord therefore we manage tenancy agreements, carry out repairs and maintenance, and provide a dedicated housing officer. These homes do not include care, staffing or disability-specific supports.
How it is allocated
All homes at Tessa House are allocated by South Dublin County Council (SDCC) through the Choice Based Lettings (CBL) system. To be considered for a home you must be:
- On the SDCC social housing waiting list.
- Available homes are advertised through SDCC Choice Based Lettings.
- Applicants express interest directly through SDCC.
- SDCC makes all allocations decisions. We are not involved in tenant selection.
To apply for a home at Tessa House, you must contact South Dublin County Council directly. We cannot accept applications or influence allocation decisions.