Introducing your rate bill (2024)

You can see important information on your rate bill at a glance.

Information on your ratebill

On your ratebill, you can see:

• your ratebill account details
• your full address, including townland
• the amount you must pay
• any exemptions, reliefs or allowances

LPS can only discuss the ratebill with the person named on the ratebill or someone authorised to act on their behalf. If you want someone to act on your behalf, download and complete a Third Party Authorisation form. Send the form to your local LPS rating office.

• Ratebill: Third Party Authorisation form

You can use the links below to get a full explanation of your ratebill and to see the rates information leaflet that comes with your ratebill:

• Your ratebill explained for instalment customers
• Your ratebill explained for Direct Debit customers
• LPS rating publications

You can ask for a copy of your rate bill in another language or format by emailingrating@lpsni.gov.uk

Paying your ratebill

LPS issues annual ratebills at the beginning of April. Your rate bill is based on rates assessed from 1 April to 31 March.

When you receive your domestic ratebill, you're responsible for paying the full amount within the rates year. You can make one payment for the full amount or spread payments over ten months.

• How you can pay your ratebill
• Pay your ratebill online

If you're a householder getting full rates Housing Benefit, you don't get a rates bill.

Change of property owner

When the person responsible for paying the ratebill changes, for example if a property is sold, LPS will reassess the rates. You will only be billed for the period you own or live in the property. To avoid a back dated ratebill, you should tell LPS as soon as a change takes place.

More useful links

• Update the personal details on your rate bill
• Pay your rates online
• Set up a Direct Debit online for rates