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Rates Information
What are rates?
Rates are a property-based tax, designed to raise revenue to make a contribution towards the cost of services within Northern Ireland. They are based on the value of properties for households and businesses.
How is the rates bill made up?
A ratepayer's bill in Northern Ireland consists of two elements:
1. A District Rate
2. A Regional Rate
District Rate - what is it used for?
The District rate is sent by each Council and the money raised is used to fund the services that it provides such as:
- Refuse Collection and Disposal - Implementation of Waste Management- Programme- Street Cleaning- Parks and Recreation Grounds- Leisure Facilities- Arts and Events- Environmental Health Services- Building Control - Community Centres- Support to the Voluntary & Community Sector
Regional Rate - what is it used for?
The Regional Rate is set by Central Government and local Councils HAVE NO control over this. It is the same for all 26 Councils and is used to contribute to the cost of providing a range of services such as: - Education, Housing, Social Services, Roads, Water and Sewerage.
Council rates for 2007/08
Domestic District Rate 0.2444pence Non-domestic District Rate 19.30pence
Changes to Domestic Rates in Northern Ireland
Changes have taken place in the Domestic Rating system in Northern Ireland. The two main changes are: -
VLA have carried out a re-evaluation of all properties based on their valuation at 1 January 2005. Your rates bill from 1 April 2007 will be based on the capital value of your home. A list of all capital values may be obtained from www.mycapitalvalueni.gov.uk
Information on the rental value of your non-domestic property can be found on www.vla.nics.gov.uk
For further information on changes to domestic rates please click the link below
How do I pay my rates?
Click the link below to visit the Rate Collection Agency's Website to find out ways to pay your rates.