Domestic ratepayers can get a discount on their bill - if they pay them early.
The Land & Property Services (LPS) will begin to issue the bills to homes and businesses in Northern Ireland from this week.
A spokesman said: "The bill will set out the amount due for 2019/20, details of any rate relief which applies to your account and any debt from previous years that has not been paid.
"Each domestic ratepayer will receive an information leaflet with their bill. This will highlight how the money collected will be invested in vital public services such as healthcare, education and roads as well as helping to fund Council services, including recreational facilities, building control, bin collection, tourism and local events."
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But, the LPS said that if you pay your domestic bill in full before May 10, there is a 4% discount.
They added: "A range of reliefs and entitlements are available to help ratepayers including Lone Pensioner Allowance, Rate Rebate and Landlord allowances. Full details can be found at www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates .
There are a number of ways to pay your rates bill:
- Direct Debit is the easiest and most convenient way and allows ratepayers to spread the cost over 10 instalments
- Pay online
- Pay at any Post Office or PayPoint, by phone or in person at a LPS Customer Information Centre. Cash payments are no longer accepted at Customer Information Centres
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If you think the information on your bill is incorrect or if you have not received a bill you can contact Land & Property Services on 0300 200 7801.
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