# What are domestic rates in Northern Ireland?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

The local property tax in Northern Ireland — a percentage of your home's capital value set by regional and district rates. Not Council Tax. Rate Rebate and other reliefs reduce bills for low-income households.

Land & Property Services collects rates.

Stamp Duty in NI follows UK SDLT rules like England.

See NI personal finance regional guide.

## Related

- [NI finance summary](https://moneyguide.org.uk/regional/ni-personal-finance-summary/)
- [Rate Rebate](https://moneyguide.org.uk/answers/what-is-rate-rebate-northern-ireland/)

## Primary source

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

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