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Paying council tax, rent and other bills

 Click on the links below to find out how to pay each bill type.

There are several ways in which to pay your council tax, rent and other bills.

 

Direct Debit
 

If you have a bank or building society account, you can pay your council bills by Direct Debit - a quick, easy and convenient way to pay. Not only is this payment method the easiest, it also provides you with a guarantee of payment.  
 
If you would like to pay your council tax by Direct Debit you can sign up online or call 08451 55 11 55 and press 1 during the introduction.
 
Services payable by Direct Debit include any recurring payments, for example:
 
  • Commercial lets
  • Commercial waste collection
  • Council housing rent
  • Council tax
  • Home care charges
  • Lock-up rents
  • Non-domestic rates. 


Telephone payments

You can also pay for some council services over the phone, either through our automated payments 08451 55 00 55 or directly when arranging a service. A debit or credit card* is required (*there will be a charge of 1.25% for credit card payments).

Services payable by automated telephone payment - 08451 55 00 55.

  • Council housing rent
  • Council invoices
  • Council tax
  • Home contents insurance
  • Housing benefit overpayment invoices
  • Non-domestic rates.
  • Social work homecare charges. 



Online payments

You can also currently pay for some Council services online, including:

  • Council Tax Payment. 
  • Invoices Payment.  
  • Benefit Overpayment Payment.  
  • Homecare Payment.  
  • Non Domestic Rates Payment.  
  • Housing Rents Payment  
  • Home Insurance Payment

To pay online you will need your reference number, and debit/credit card details.  Please note, there is a 1.25% charge for credit card payments.



Pay by Text

Register now to Pay Council Tax by Text  from your mobile phone


Post Office and PayPoint

There are around 250 PayPoint outlets across Fife that will now accept payment of Council bills:

  • You can pay your rent, garage charges and contents insurance with your payment card at any Post Office or PayPoint .
  • If your Council bill is barcoded, you can pay it at Post Offices and PayPoint outlets across Fife. Many PayPoint outlets are open from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week so you don't have to wait until the payment date to make your payment. 

Find your nearest PayPoint outlet or Post Office:

 

Standing Order

You need to complete a new form and take it your bank every time there is a change to your payment. New standing order forms are enclosed with your council tax bill.  Standing orders are similar to direct debit with the exception that:

  • New forms must be completed every time there is a change to payment details
  • There is no immediate money-back guarantee in the event of a bank error.


Postal payments


Cheques should be crossed and made payable to 'Fife Council' and sent to: Income Control Team, Fife Council, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT. 
 
Please ensure you include your payments reference on the back of your cheque. Failure to do so may result in your payment not being allocated to your account. Please allow 7 working days when sending cheque payments by post to Fife House.  *please do not send cash by post.
 

Are you struggling with your debt?

If you feel that you may have a problem with debt, talk to the staff here at your local office. Alternatively, there are other groups who can provide help and advice on a range of debt management issues.


For more information contact

Benefits and Council Tax Enquiries
Tel: 08451 55 11 55 Contact Benefits and Council Tax Enquiries online
By Post: Fife Council, Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Glenrothes, KY7 5PQ

Business Rates
Tel: 01592 583644 Contact Business Rates online


Income Recovery Team
Tel: 01592 583256 Contact Income Recovery Team online
By Post: Fife Council, Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Glenrothes, KY7 5PQ

Rent Payment & Arrears
Tel: 08451 55 00 44
By Post: Fife Council, Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT

Parking Fines (PCN) Pay or Appeals
Tel: 0845 508 5661 By Post: Fife Council, Fife Council (Pcn), Admail 4243, Glenrothes, KY7 4LT

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