Help with rates for pensioners

There are a range of allowances and benefits to help pensioners with their rates. Find out what help is available to pensioners with paying their rate bill.

See if you qualify for help with your rate bill

If you are a pensioner, you may be entitled to help with your rates through the following schemes. Please click on the appropriate link for more information:

• Lone Pensioner Allowance (LPA)
• Housing Benefit
• Rate Relief
• Rates Deferment Scheme

You can also get more information in the information leaflet below:

• Pensioner information leaflet (PDF 184KB)
• Help with PDF files

Benefits Adviser

You can use the link below to access the Benefits Adviser. You can input your details to see what other benefits you may be entitled to:

• Benefits Adviser (money, tax and benefits section)

Upcoming LPS outreach events

LPS regularly holds outreach events for those interested in finding out more about the range of assistance available available for ratepayers to help them pay their rates. A list of planned outreach events and campaigns can be found by clicking on the following link:

• Calendar of LPS outreach events

The Outreach Officer will speak to any club, charity, faith group, organisation or anyone interested in help with the rates and can be contacted as follows:

• e-mail: outreach@dfpni.gov.uk

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)