Date published: 19 June 2018
Tenants and homeowners should check if they’re eligible for the new Rate Rebate Scheme. Ratepayers getting Universal Credit can get a rebate on their rates. This is being rolled out along with Universal Credit across Northern Ireland.
Rate Rebate
To apply for Rate Rebate, you must:
If you’re a tenant or homeowner, you can only make a claim for Rate Rebate once you’ve been awarded Universal Credit.
Any claim should be made as soon as possible following your first Universal Credit payment.
More information is available on this page:
How to apply
You have to register for an online account using your own email address. Once you have an account, you can apply online at this link:
You can also call Land & Property Services on 0300 200 7802.
If Universal Credit has not been yet rolled out in a particular area or someone is not eligible for Universal Credit, such as pensioners, rates support will continue through Housing Benefit.
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