# How are domestic rates calculated in Northern Ireland?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

Your bill equals your property's capital value multiplied by the sum of the regional rate (set by the Northern Ireland Executive) and your council's district rate. A £200,000 home with combined rates of 0.0083 pays roughly £1,660 before reliefs.

Capital values are on the domestic rates register — generally based on 1 January 2005 values for existing homes. New builds are valued on completion.

Rates are not Council Tax bands — each of the 11 districts sets its own district rate annually alongside the regional rate.

Water and sewerage are included in the regional rate; there is no separate domestic water bill.

See Northern Ireland domestic rates guide for Rate Rebate and disabled relief.

## Related

- [NI domestic rates guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk/benefits-tax/northern-ireland-domestic-rates-guide/)
- [What are domestic rates?](https://moneyguide.org.uk/answers/what-is-northern-ireland-domestic-rates/)

## Primary source

nidirect.gov.uk/articles/rates-and-your-home

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