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Jul 25, 2019 · The Household Benefits Package helps with the costs of your electricity or gas bills. The rate is €1.15 per day, paid monthly. It also includes a television licence. A household can only have one HBP.
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The Household Benefits Package helps you with the costs of running your household. It includes electricity and gas allowances and a Free Television Licence. It is paid to people over 70 and to people under 70 in some circumstances.
- I Have A Smart TV
- Watching TV on Your Computer, Phone Or Other Device
- Living in Rented Accommodation
- Second Homes
- Business Premises
- Moving to Ireland from Another Country
You need a TV licence if you have a Smart TV, even if you only use the TV for streaming. This is because the TV is capable of receiving TV signals.
You don’t need a TV licence to watch television on your computer, phone or other device (for example, RTÉ Player or streaming serviceslike Netflix). However, the computer, phone or other device must not be capable of receiving a TV signal by cable, satellite or aerial.
If you are renting and there is a TV, you must have a TV licence. This applies whether you or the landlord owns the TV.
If you have a TV in your second home, or holiday home, you must get a separate licence for this house. This is the case even if you already have a TV licence for your main home.
If you have TVs in your office or business premises, you need a TV licence. One TV licence covers all TVs at your business premises. If you have more than one business premises, then you also need separate TV licences for each address.
If you have moved to Ireland, you can’t transfer a TV licence from overseas. You must buy a new licence here. This is the case even if you are living in Ireland for a short time. Each TV licence is only valid in Ireland and lasts for 1 year. If you leave the country before it expires, you cannot get a refund on the fee paid.
You should contact the Department of Social Protection (DSP) at 0818 200 400. My TV Licence has expired but I have applied to the Department of Social Protection for a free TV Licence.
Feb 12, 2020 · The customer can apply for the Free TV Licence only if they wish. Applications can be made online or using the HB1 form . If a customer changes address while in receipt of the Household Benefits Package they must reapply for the Household Benefits from their new address.
Jun 14, 2023 · Free TV Licence: If you qualify for the Household Benefits Package, you also become eligible for a Free Television Licence from the next renewal date . You must select the Television Licence option on the form when you apply for the Household Benefits package.
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Jan 20, 2022 · If you qualify for the HBP, you can get a free TV Licence from your next TV licence renewal date. Just select the Television Licence option on the HBP form when you apply.
