How much can I earn renting spare space as storage in Ireland?

Typical Packhood Ireland host earnings: spare room 5-8 m² €70-€150/mo (€840-€1,800/yr), single garage 15.4 m² €100-€220/mo (€1,200-€2,640/yr), double garage 30.25 m² €160-€320/mo (€1,920-€3,840/yr), driveway car €60-€130/mo (€720-€1,560/yr). Host keeps 95% after 5% fee.

Is storage host income tax-free in Ireland?

Storage host income is Schedule D Case V (rental income from land) per Revenue TDM Part 07-01-32. Revenue Rent-a-Room Relief €14,000/year does NOT cover storage — only residential lodgers.

Why is storage hosting easier than taking a lodger in Dublin/Cork?

No stranger living in your home. No bathroom/kitchen sharing. No utility-bill arguments. Storage bookings are monthly rolling — exit any month. Renter accesses only your designated storage space at agreed slot times.

What does Packhood cover for Irish hosts?

€300 Host Guarantee per booking. Stripe Identity KYC on every renter. Stripe escrow holds payment until move-in. 5% host fee + 20% renter fee.

Verified hostsRenter guaranteeMonthly rollingNo introductory-rate trap

Make Money From Spare Space Ireland 2026: €1,400-€3,900/Year + Cover Included

€300 Host Guarantee · Stripe Identity KYC · Monthly rolling · 5% host fee

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If you have a spare room, garage, attic, basement, shed or driveway in Ireland, Packhood turns it into €1,400-€3,900/year passive income — with none of the lodger hassle.

Why storage beats taking a lodger in Ireland

Renting a room (Rent-a-Room Relief)	Packhood storage host
A stranger lives in your house	Nobody lives in your house
Shared bathroom + kitchen	Designated storage space only
Disputes over noise / cleanliness	Renter visits at agreed slot times
Utility bills shared / argued	Utility bills unchanged
Tax: Rent-a-Room Relief €14,000 tax-free (lodgers only)	Tax: Schedule D Case V
Hard to evict if it goes wrong	Monthly rolling — end at any month

Rent-a-Room Relief €14,000 is generous on paper but the lifestyle cost is severe — you live with a stranger. Packhood storage hosting gives you a meaningful chunk of the rent without anyone moving in. Important: Revenue Rent-a-Room Relief specifically does not cover storage of goods. Storage income is Schedule D Case V (rental of land/space) per Revenue TDM Part 07-01-32.

How much can you earn in Ireland?

Space type	Typical size	Monthly host take (after 5% fee)	Annual
Spare room (single)	5-7 m²	€70-€120	€840-€1,440
Spare room (double)	8-12 m²	€100-€150	€1,200-€1,800
Attic	5-15 m²	€50-€110	€600-€1,320
Basement	8-20 m²	€60-€140	€720-€1,680
Garage (single, 15.4 m²)	NHBC modern	€100-€220	€1,200-€2,640
Garage (double, 30.25 m²)	NHBC modern	€160-€320	€1,920-€3,840
Shed (timber, lockable)	4-10 m²	€45-€95	€540-€1,140
Driveway (car)	12-18 m²	€60-€130	€720-€1,560
Driveway (van/RV)	18-30 m²	€100-€200	€1,200-€2,400
Commercial / lock-up	20-40+ m²	€200-€400+	€2,400-€4,800+

Dublin south (D4/D6/D14/D18) + Cork pharma belt (T12) + Galway H91 sit at the top of these ranges. Demand is strong because:

Rent is tight everywhere (Dublin <2% vacancy).
Big Yellow + Shurgard + Safestore do not operate in Ireland — only Nesta Storage + Storage 365 at higher commercial rates.
Packhood saves Irish renters ~40-50% vs Nesta / Storage 365.

What you keep + what Packhood gives you

You keep 95% of listed rate (5% host fee).
€300 Host Guarantee per booking covers most realistic dispute outcomes.
Stripe Identity KYC on every renter — real verified people.
Stripe escrow holds payment until move-in confirmed.
Monthly rolling, no minimum, no exit fee.

Irish tax position for hosts (the honest version)

Storage income is Schedule D Case V (rental of land) per Revenue TDM Part 07-01-32.
Rent-a-Room Relief €14,000 specifically excludes storage — it covers only residential lodgers + B&B-style.
Declare via Form 11 (self-assessment) or PAYE Online (if income <€5,000).
Allowable deductions: % of utility costs, insurance increase, repairs proportionate.
No commercial rates at residential property used for storage host activity (vs Nesta/Storage 365 commercial sites).

Always check your own position with an accountant. This is general guidance, not advice.

What can be stored (and what can't)

✓ Furniture · books · documents · sealed boxes · seasonal items · clothes · electronics · bicycles · trade tools · SME stock. ✗ Hazardous: LPG / propane / butane · bulk solvents · loose lithium batteries · ammunition · fuel. ✗ Living: people · animals · plants. ✗ Perishable: food · refrigerated medication. ✗ Cash · jewellery · firearms · counterfeit goods. List your space on Packhood now →

FAQ

How much can I earn? €840-€3,840/yr depending on space type + city tier. Is it tax-free in Ireland? Schedule D Case V. Rent-a-Room Relief does NOT cover storage. Why is storage easier than a lodger? No stranger in your house. Monthly rolling. Renter visits at agreed slots only. What does Packhood cover? €300 + Stripe KYC + escrow.