When to pay rent

Paying your rent on time helps us maintain your home and provide essential services to all tenants.

Your council rent is charged fortnightly and is payable in advance by the first Monday of each rent period. Any payment not made on time will be treated as arrears.

You will receive a rent statement at least once a year, however if you would like a statement at any time, you can contact the Rent Income team and they will be happy to send you one.

How to pay your rent


Payment Dates in 2025/26

The rent payment dates for financial year 2025/26 are shown below.

If you would like a rent calendar to help keep track of your payments, just contact the Rent Income team or call in to your local council office.

7 Apr

21 Apr

5 May

19 May

2 Jun

16 Jun

30 Jun*

14 Jul

28 Jul

11 Aug

25 Aug

8 Sep

22 Sep

6 Oct

20 Oct

3 Nov

17 Nov

1 Dec

15 Dec

29 Dec*

12 Jan

26 Jan

9 Feb

23 Feb

9 Mar

23 Mar

 

*If you have an up-to-date rent account, you're entitled to a rent payment break:

  • fortnight beginning 30 June 2025 
  • fortnight beginning 29 December 2025

If you have rent arrears, you will not qualify for these payment breaks and you must continue to pay towards your rent arrears during these periods. 

If you have rent arrears or are worried about paying, find out how we can help