# TV license | Utilities | Moving to Ireland > A television license is required for any household in Ireland that uses a television set to receive live broadcasts or recorded programs. The television… Source: https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/tv-license/ Utilities · Step 5 of 6 # TV license 1 min read · Updated 13 September 2026 A television license is required for any household in Ireland that uses a television set to receive live broadcasts or recorded programs. The television license fee is the main source of funding for the Irish state broadcaster, RTE. In Ireland, the fee for a television license is €160 per year for a color television set and €58 for a black and white television set. The fee is due annually and is payable by direct debit or by post. A television license is also required for a television set used for recording live broadcasts for later viewing. It is important to note that the fee must be paid even if the television set is only used for watching DVDs, streaming services, or other non-broadcast programming. This is because the law considers that the set is still capable of receiving live broadcasts. Enforcement of the television license fee is carried out by the TV Licensing Authority, an independent body responsible for ensuring that all households in Ireland have the appropriate license. The Authority uses various methods, including regular address inspections, to monitor compliance. If a household is found to be without a valid television license, they could face a fine of up to €1,000. In conclusion, a television license is a requirement for any household in Ireland that uses a television set to receive live broadcasts or recorded programs. The fee helps to support the Irish state broadcaster and ensures that the public can continue to receive high-quality programming. It is important to remember that the fee must be paid even if the television set is only used for watching non-broadcast programming. ![](https://www.movingtoireland.co/apple-touch-icon.png) You have read 14% of this guide ## Keep reading in the Moving to Ireland app The rest of **TV license** — about 1 minute more — is in the app, free to download, alongside 98 other guides and a checklist built around your own move. [Download free on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) iPhone and iPad · no account needed ## More on utilities [All 6 guides in this section](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/) - ### [Obtain mobile phone service](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/obtain-mobile-phone-service/) In Ireland, there are several mobile phone providers to choose from, including: 1 min read - ### [Electricity and gas](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/electricity-and-gas/) Electricity and gas are essential utilities for any household in Ireland. Whether you are moving into a new home or just looking to switch suppliers, it… 2 min read - ### [Water in Ireland](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/water-in-ireland/) Water is a precious resource that is essential to daily life. In Ireland, it is important to understand the regulations, providers, and payment options… 2 min read - ### [Internet and TV subscription](https://www.movingtoireland.co/guides/utilities/internet-and-tv-subscription/) When it comes to entertainment and staying connected in Ireland, most households opt for Internet and TV subscription services. With a wide range of… 2 min read Keep going ## Get the full utilities roadmap in the app Moving to Ireland turns 99 guides into a personal checklist. Tell it your passport, whether you have moved yet, and who is coming with you, and it lays out every step in order — from the visa to the bins. - Step-by-step checklist - Tailored to your passport - Pre-move & post-move - Family & pet sections [![Download Moving to Ireland on the App Store](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-store-badge.svg)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261) ★★★★★ 4.9 on the App Store [![Expats who settled in Ireland, two five-star App Store reviews, and the Moving to Ireland app showing its relocation checklist](https://www.movingtoireland.co/images/app-social-proof.webp)](https://apps.apple.com/app/moving-to-ireland/id6446055261)