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