Rent out your attic.
€1,240/yr on average.
Boarded or insulated attic / loft space. Best for low-frequency, long-stay items — boxes, suitcases, seasonal kit. Most attic bookings are 6–18 months at a steady monthly rate.
List your attic
Create your free Packhood account and list the space you already have. Free to list, 5% commission per booking, weekly Stripe payouts. No ID check until your first booking.
Average annual earnings — attic
Net of Packhood's 5% host commission · paid via Stripe Connect on the 1st of every month.
What renters use attics for
Long-stay box archives
Households storing boxes during 12–24 month overseas postings. Predictable monthly bookings; minimal access traffic.
Seasonal kit
Christmas decorations, summer marquees, ski gear, kayaks. Booked once a year and only accessed at the season change.
Inherited furniture
Renters store inherited pieces they're not ready to part with — chairs, dressers, frames. Premium pricing for stable, dry attics with good loft hatch access.
Wedding + event prep
Couples storing bulk supplies for a one-off event 4–9 months out. Short, premium-priced bookings.
Loft photography studios
Some hosts in well-lit attics rent the whole space as a daytime studio — booked by the hour through Packhood's commercial flow.
Storage income in Ireland is taxable
Storage income is Schedule D Case IV/V — the Rent-a-Room relief does not cover storage (it is for residential lodgers, not goods). Most single-listing hosts stay under the €5,000 non-PAYE threshold (Form 12). Keep records.
Source: Revenue.ie ↗ · Packhood is not a tax adviser; consult an accountant if you approach the threshold.
List your attic in 12 minutes
Snap photos
Inside, outside, the access route, the lock. We auto-enhance and tag them.
Verify ID
A Stripe Identity / Connect check confirms who you are before you can accept your first booking and get paid — so renters know the host is real.
Set a price
You set your own rate. We show you typical local self-storage prices as a guide so you can stay competitive.
Get paid
Most active-city listings get their first booking request in 6–14 days. Once a booking is active, earnings land in your connected Stripe account on a weekly payout cycle.
FAQ — renting out your attic
Does my attic need to be boarded?
Yes — at least the rentable footprint must be on a stable boarded floor with a working loft hatch and ladder. Unboarded attics are not eligible because the renter's items would risk damage to your ceilings.
What about temperature swings?
Attics get hot in summer and cold in winter. Don't list your attic for climate-sensitive items (electronics, instruments, photos) — those should go to a spare room. Most renters know to expect attic conditions; honest disclosure protects everyone.
Will I have to climb up every time?
Most attic bookings are infrequent-access (every 4–8 weeks). Many hosts coordinate windows monthly. Some rely on the renter using the loft ladder unaccompanied if the access route is direct.
Is there a weight limit?
Domestic attics are typically rated for ~25 kg/m². The listing form asks you to confirm; renters declare item weight at booking. Heavy items (gym equipment, full filing cabinets) are routed away from attic listings automatically.
How often do attic listings book?
Attics book less frequently than garages or spare rooms but for longer durations. Expect a 6–8 week first-booking time and 12+ month bookings on average.
Ready to list your attic?
Most hosts publish their first listing in under 15 minutes.