It is specified that the homeowner must be living in the primary dwelling in order for them to put a modular home in the back garden
A proposal to grant planning exemptions for modular homes of up to 45sq.m in back gardens will be brought to the Cabinet today.
According to RTÉ, the memo from both Minister for Housing James Browne and Minister of State John Cummins stipulates that the homes must comply with building regulations and standards.
In order to put a modular home in a back garden, the homeowner must be living in the primary dwelling.
Separate entrances and a certain distance from the main residence will also be required, and the garden must be at least 25sq.m.
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris is set to expand the Rent a Room scheme to cover these modular units, which means the owner can receive €14,000 in rent tax free annually, and tax will be applied to those who receive in excess of this amount.
Minister Browne is expected to amend legislation to allow these modular homes to be rented using what is called a licencing agreement.
Other planning exemptions which are likely to get the green light include extensions of up to 45sq.m and a self-contained unit can also be built on to the main home.
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