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Help with paying your rates

People on a low income

If you are on a low income there may be help available for paying your rates

Help with rates for pensioners

If you are a pensioner you may be entitled to help with your rates

Lone pensioner allowance

Ratepayers aged 70 or over and living alone may be entitled to a 20 per cent reduction in their rates.

Disabled Persons Allowance - Rates

If you are a ratepayer with a person with a disability living in the property, you may be entitled to a reduction in your rates

Rates Deferment Scheme

Find out more about this payment choice for pensioners

Housing Benefit Scheme - overview

People on low incomes, including pensioners, may receive a reduction in their rates through the Housing Benefit scheme

Rate relief scheme - overview

People on low incomes, including pensioners, may receive a reduction in their rates through the Rate Relief Scheme, which is only available in Northern Ireland

Zero and low carbon homes

If you are the first owner of a zero or low carbon home, you may be entitled to a reduction or exemption in your rates

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