How do I pay my rent or make additional payments?
Council tenants must pay rent for their property every week. Listed below are the 6 ways you can pay your rent. Please select the way that will be most convenient for your household and ensure the payments are made every week.
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RENT CARD: Rent cards can be use it to pay your rent at any Post Office or any Retail Outlets that operate the Billpay facility. Rents Cards are generally issued on the day your sign your tenancy agreement. If you require a replacement card, please contact the Rents Section on 045980654 or rents@kildarecoco.ie. |
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STANDING ORDER: Tenants can contact their bank to arrange a weekly payment to be paid from their bank account to their rent account. There is an information leaflet on how to set this up enclosed. |
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THE HOUSEHOLD BUDGET SCHEME: This is a scheme that helps those getting certain social protection payments to spread the cost of some household bills over the year. Under the scheme a fixed amount is deducted from your payment each week. The maximum amount that can be deducted is 25% of your total weekly social protection payment. To request an application form please contact the Rents Section on 045980654 or rents@kildarecoco.ie. |
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IN PERSON: Payments can be made by cash, Postal Order, bank draft, cheque, credit or debit card at the Cash Offices in the Council offices in Athy and Naas. The Cash office is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. |
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BY PHONE: We also accept phone payments. If you wish to pay by credit card or debit card, please call the Rents Section at Telephone 045 980654. |
Can I have a statement of my rent account?
You can request a rent account statement from our Finance Department @ 045-980654 or via email rents@kildarecoco.ie or through the Customer Portal https://kildarecoco.ie/YourCouncil/Finance/LocalAuthorityCustomerPortal/
I have lost my rent card
You can request a new rent card from our Finance Department @ 045-980654 or via email rents@kildarecoco.ie
My account is in arrears, what can I do?
You can contact the Rents Team, Finance Department to discuss options @ 045-980654 or via email rents@kildarecoco.ie