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Housing advice for Northern Ireland

Rates arrears

Most people have to pay rates on their homes.  Land & Property Services is responsible for collecting this money and can take legal action against you if you don't pay.  If you're on a low income you may be entitled to housing benefit or rate relief to help you pay the rates on your home. 

Avoiding rates arrears

Get advice as soon as possible if you can't pay. The Land & Property Services have a strict procedure for recovering rates arrears. There are strict time limits. If you contact your local Land & Property Services office, you may be able to negotiate a payment plan.

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Getting help with rates

You may be able to get help to pay your rates bill.  There are 2 different benefits to help with rates:

  • housing benefit, including rate relief and
  • rates rebate.
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Help with rates if you are claiming Universal Credit

You can’t get help with rates as part of your Universal Credit claim. Instead, you will be able to apply for a rates rebate. Land & Property Services will be in charge of managing the rates rebate system.

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