People on low incomes can get help to pay their rate bill. If you or you and your partner are of state pension age you can apply for Housing Benefit and Rate Relief. If you are getting Universal Credit you may be entitled to Rate Rebate to help pay rates.

Qualifying for help paying your rates

You may be entitled to help with your rates bill if: 

• you have a low income
• you are entitled to Pension Credit
• you are entitled to Universal Credit

To read more information about Housing Benefit and Rate Relief, go to:

• Housing Benefit and Rate Relief for tenants
• Housing Benefit and Rate Relief for Homeowners

Tenants or homeowners getting Universal Credit

If you're already getting Universal Credit and need help paying your rates, you should apply for Rate Rebate.

• Homeowners and tenants applying for Rate Rebate

Getting help to pay your rates bill

For information about schemes that could help you pay your rates, contact:

• email: outreach.uptake@finance-ni.gov.uk

Benefits calculator

Use the benefits calculator to find out if there are benefits you may be entitled to:

• Benefits calculator