Paying your Rent

Unless otherwise agreed, your rent is payable every week. For 2008/09 there are two rent free weeks , weeks beginning 15th and 22nd December 2008, for those tenants with clear rent accounts. If you are in arrears, you must carry on paying on these weeks.

If you are having problems paying your rent or managing your bills, we can give you confidential help and advice or put you in touch with specialist agencies who can help. Click here to contact us

Details of how much rent you have to pay are included on your rent statement which is sent to you every 3 months. You can now check your rent account online.

Download a copy of the 2008/09 rent card.

There are 10 ways you can pay your rent.

1. Direct Debit

Direct debit is a simple, safe and speedy way to pay your rent automatically from your bank account.

Simply ring us with your bank details, or print off and complete the Direct Debit form and send it back to us.

You can choose to pay monthly on the 1st, 10th or 20th of the month.

2. PayPoint

Look out for the yellow PayPoint sign or pink PayZone sign at your local shop, newsagent or petrol station. Use your Post Office swipe card and pay with cash. It’s free, convenient and a private service – shop staff won’t see details of your rent account. Please keep your receipt.

Find your local PayPoint outlets

3. Standing Orders

This is an alternative method to pay similar to direct debit. All you have to do is complete the form, Monthly Standing Order Form or if you prefer Weekly Standing Order Form and send it to your bank or building society. You’ll need to put your rent reference number (it’s on your rent card). If you can’t print out the form, or need advice, telephone 0161 686 8000

4. Post Office

Use your Post Office swipe card at any post office. Pay by cash or cheque. It’s a free service.

Find your local Post Office

5. Telebanking

Ask at your bank about this new handy way to pay. You’ll need our sort code: 08 92 30 and bank account number: 61492987. You must quote your rent account number from your rent card when you use this service.

6. Phone

If you have a bank debit card or a credit card, just call 0161 253 7917 and we will take your payment. You might be better off paying by debit card as this normally works out cheaper. You’ll need your rent reference number from your rent card.

7. Internet

You can now pay your rent online by clicking here.

This way of paying means that you will not have to queue at your local payment office, or pay for stamps to send your payment through the post.

You’ll need your rent reference number from your rent card.

The system is safe and quick. Your details are used securely and they are held in the strictest confidence.

8. Council Cash Offices

At present you can still pay at your local payment office. Remember it may be more convenient for you to pay by one of the other methods.

9. Post

Send a cheque or postal order (made out to Bury MBC) to: -

Town Hall,
Knowsley Street,
Bury,
BL9 0SW

Write your name, address and rent reference number (from your rent card) on the back of the cheque or postal order. Don’t send cash through the post.

10. Payroll deduction

If you are an employee of Bury MBC or Six Town Housing, you can pay your rent by direct deductions from your payroll.