If you are liable for Commercial Rates you will be sent a rates bill each year – normally in February. This bill sets out the details of the charge you must pay to Dublin City Council, along with any arrears.

If you have a query about the amount your have been asked to pay, contact the Rates Office quoting your Property Reference Number.

Pay your rates

Rates can be paid in the following ways:

• Direct Debit: Contact the Rates Office at the address below to arrange a payment schedule.
• Post: Send a cheque (crossed and made payable to Dublin City Council), money order or postal order to the Rates Office. Our full address is shown below.
• Cash: To pay by cash you must call in person to the Customer Services Centre, Block 3, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.  Credit card, debit card and cheques are also accepted across the counter. A current bill is also required.  (Note: do not send cash by post.)
• Electronic Fund Transfer: Contact the Chief Cashier at the Rates Office, at (01) 222 2873.
• Instalments: You can pay by instalments if there are no arrears on your account. To set up this arrangement contact the Rates Office at the address below.