Postpone or defer paying your rates
If you own your own home, many councils let you postpone or defer paying your rates. Check with your council to find out if they offer this service and whether you are eligible.
Check with your council to find out:
- how to apply
- what it costs
- what you have to do about insurance and maintenance
- if you have to postpone paying all your rates or if you can choose to postpone only part of them.
Find your local council — click on your region to get a map
Many people get independent financial advice before they postpone rates payments.
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