How is your rent set?
Bury Council sets your rent every year in line with guidelines set by the Government.
This is to ensure the rent you pay is fair and similar to the rent paid by other tenants living in the same type of property in the area you live.
Contact Housing Services if you want to know more about the formula we use to work out your rent or if you disagree with the rent that has been set for your home.
Housing Services will let you know in writing of any changes in your rent 28 days before the changes come into effect.
Having difficulty paying your rent?
Rent is a priority debt and needs to be paid in advance without fail. It is your responsibility to inform us of any changes in your circumstances.
There may be times when you have difficulties paying your rent or arrears payments. This might be due to losing your job, changes to benefits, or changes to the income of people who live with you.
We’re here to help:
Please contact us with a completed Income & Expenditure form including as much detail as possible about your circumstances along with your name, address, telephone number, and email address, and one of our specialist advisors will be in touch to assist you.
Support and Advice:
If you’re struggling with money, then support and advice is available. Find out more here.
Find out more about Local Housing Allowance here.
Find out more about Housing Benefits here.
Paid too much?
If you owe money to Bury Housing Services, any credit on your account will be used to make these payments first.
Please note that:-
• All refunds are subject to satisfactory checks ensuring there are no debts with Bury MBC.
• This includes any outstanding invoices for repairs or recharges.
• Former tenancy arrears will also be checked.
If you want to request a refund, please complete the form in the button below.