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Rent and money advice

The Income Management team is responsible for looking after your rent account.

They can help with enquiries about:

  • Making your rent payments
  • Rent arrears
  • Claiming housing benefit and other benefits
  • Help with general debt problems
  • Home Insurance Scheme

Customer Service Advisors and Housing Support Officers in your local office can also provide help.

There are nine ways to pay your rent - Not paying isn’t one of them

Direct Debit
The easiest way to pay is by direct debit

If you would like to pay this way, you can download a direct debit instruction by clicking on the document (Rent Payment Direct Debit instruction) below. 

Telephone
You can ring any of the numbers below to make a payment over the telephone.  We accept most major debit and credit cards.

  • Moortown  0113 247 6217       
  • Gipton  0113 247 6223
  • Burmantofts  0113 247 6227       
  • Seacroft  0113 247 6228

24 Hour on phone:
Call 0113 395 7100 with a debit or credit card. 

Remember if you pay by credit card, you might be charged interest on the amount.

Online
Use the online button on the right  to pay your rent quickly

Standing Order
Download a standing order instruction by clicking on the document (Rent Payment Standing Order instruction) below. 

Payment Card
Pay at any Post Office, Pay Point or Pay Zone. There is no charge for this service.

Leeds City Credit Union
You can pay through Leeds City Credit Union Bill Paying Services. Phone (0113) 214 5252

Wage Deductions
If you are a Leeds City Council employee you can pay us direct from your wage.  Phone (0113) 247 6192.

Telephone or internet banking
The reference number you will need to quote is A, followed by your 9 digit reference, our sort code 57-12-72 and account number 00000000. 

The facility to view rent balances online is currently unavailable, however, a new application is being developed to enable this facility.  Rent and other bills can still be paid on online via the Do It Online section on the website.

Payments can also be made via telephone with a debit/ credit card on 0113 395 7100.

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