Council rent

Paying rent is not a matter of choice, however we understand that there may be times that you will have difficulty paying on time.

If you're behind with your rent or worried about your payments - we can help. Our local area housing office staff can provide advice, help you make repayment plans and help you access debt counselling/money advice services. You can pay your rent online and you are also able to set up a direct debit online quickly and easily too. 

If you fail to pay your rent, we will contact you to find out if there is a problem. We use a range of ways of getting in touch to suit your needs. This includes phone calls and visits, email and text messaging. Please read our Rent Management Policy for more information. 

Our Benefits and Council Tax call centre can also be contacted for advice and access to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. You can apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction online.

Our Money Matters Service can also give you independent and confidential advice if you are facing debt problems or need advice on welfare benefits, please contact Money Matters on 0303 123 1008 between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) or by email for Hamilton, East Kilbride, Cambuslang and Rutherglen, Larkhall and Lanark

Online referral forms to benefits or debt are now available which you can submit at any time of the day. The forms take a few minutes to complete and once submitted to us a member of staff will contact you as soon as possible. 

Our Rent Income Support Team can help Council tenants affected by welfare reform changes including Universal Credit (UC) and the under-occupancy deduction. Some of these changes are significant and you may be worried about how you are going to manage. The most important thing to do is ask for help. The team can help you to plan, prepare and provide you with the relevant support.

The Benefits and Council Tax call centre can also be contacted for advice and access to Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. You can apply for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction online. 

You can now check your rent account balance online using myaccount.