How to Pay your Rent

Information on how to pay your rent through Mayo County Council Social Housing Schemes

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• How is my rent calculated?

  Local Authority rents are based on a system called "differential rents” (Link to the DR scheme). This means that the rent is based on your ability to pay, so if your income is low, your rent will be low; and if your income increases, so will your rent.

• How can I pay my rent?
  • Household Budget (Deduction from social welfare payment) 
  • Standing Order 
  • Direct Debit 
  • To the Cash Office located in any Municipal District of Mayo County Council. 
• How often must I pay my rent?

  Rent must be paid weekly