Post on 18-Dec-2015
Update on Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
Yvonne Kealey
Stephen Moore
Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
From 1st April 2012 no longer able to pay at Post Office or Payzone outlets.
Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
PayPoint (by cash)
awarded payment collection network (shops/outlets displaying this logo)
959 outlets throughout Northern Ireland
Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
Automated Telephone Service
(24hr by Debit or Credit Card)
Direct Debit Payment (Pilot ongoing in South monthly)
Other ways to Pay Rent & Rates
Online www.nihe.gov.uk/paying_online By Debit or Credit Card
Standing Order
Local Accounts Office
Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
New Payment cards issued end Jan/Feb(only those who pay will be issued with card)
Changes to Paying Rent & Rates
Leaflet - Paying Your Rent and Rates (A choice of ways to pay)
Posters & Website
Future Payment Methods Mobile phone payments
Money Advice
Accounts Unit Staff
Referrals to Specialist Money Advice C.A.B Housing Rights Omagh Independent Advice Centre