Apply for the Rates Deferment scheme

Pensioners may be able to postpone paying their rates until their death, until the property is sold or transferred or until the agreement with Land & Property Services (LPS) is broken.

How to use this service

Please note that the cut off date for applications for rates deferment for each rating year is 31 December.

Applications received after this date will be processed, but deferment will only apply to rates that are due from the following April. Applicants must therefore pay rates that are due until 31 March of that rating year in full.

If the rate account falls into arrears, LPS will be unable to defer any rates for the following year.

If you wish to apply for the Rates Deferment scheme you should apply to LPS. You can download an application form:

• Rates deferment application form and advice notes (PDF 274 KB)
• Help with PDF files

More useful links

• Benefits when you retire (pensions and retirement planning section)
• Managing debt (money, tax and benefits section)
• Benefits and financial support (money, tax and benefits section)
• Managing money (money, tax and benefits section)