Paying Rent

The amount of rent you have to pay depends on the type and size of your house.  You will be told how much you have to pay when you start a new tenancy & when you sign the lease.

With the Highland Council when you become a tenant they will start up a rent account and give you a swipe card.  Then, each week they will charge your rent to this account. 

If you are having difficulty paying your rent then contact your local Housing Office as soon as possible. If you are on a low income then you might be able to get help through Housing Benefit.

TV Licence

If you haven't already got your TV Licence then you really do need to get one.  On average about 1000 people without them are caught each day.  It is illegal to receive or record TV programmes without a licence and if you are caught you can end up with a fine of up to £1000 - it isn't worth the risk!

• at your local Service Point or Cash Office;
• by post
• by Standing Order from your bank
• or online

For a coloured TV a licence will cost you £135.50.
For a black & white TV a licence costs £45.50

You can pay it all at once or you can spread your payments out. There is a Cash Easy Entry scheme which means you can pay £5.50 a week towards your licence at any PayPoint.

Gas & Electricity

Telephone Bills

Internet Connection