Pay your council rent

Pay by cash or cheque

PayPoint

You can pay by cash at PayPoint outlets. Payments by cheque at PayPoint outlets are at the discretion of the retailer.

There is a maximum amount of £200 per transaction for PayPoint, although there is no limit to the number of transactions per day.

What do I need

  • your rent account number
  • your plastic swipe card

Find your nearest PayPoint

Post Office

You can pay by cash or cheque at any Post Office.

What do I need

  • your rent account number
  • your plastic swipe card

Find your nearest Post Office

Page last modified: 17 November 2025

Welfare support

Get in touch for free, confidential help and advice on benefits you might be entitled to, support with money matters and personal budgeting advice.

Telephone: 0800 090 1004

What happens if I cannot pay my rent?

If you are unable to pay your rent, there are steps we will take to get in contact.

More on rent arrears

Housing Online

Register to access your rent account online. View recent transactions, such as payments you have made, as well as Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Housing Element payments. You can also access a paper direct debit to print off.

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