Commercial Rates Payment

Occupiers of rateable commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels and licensed premises must pay commercial rates on their property to Laois County Council. The rates bill is due and payable in full on the first day in January each year. From 2026, interest will be applied to unpaid rate accounts.

Who is liable to pay rates?

The occupier of the premises is liable to pay rates. If there is a change in occupation during the year, then the rates are liable on a pro-rata basis between the relevant occupiers. property is unoccupied, then the owner is liable.

When are commercial rates payable? 

The Rate Demand is issued annually (February) and is due plus arrears (if any) when the Rate Bill is issued. 

Can I spread my rate payment over the year? 

Yes, by signing up to a Standing Order Mandate. Laois County Council will accept monthly payments once the Rate Charges are paid in full by the year end.  

To receive a Standing Order form contact us by telephone 057 868 9367 or email us at rates@laoiscoco.ie 

All payment options are printed on the reverse side of your Commercial Rate Demand 

How can I pay my commercial rates? 

  1. Standing Order Mandate
  1. Directly to the Rate Collector for your area
  2. Electronic Funds Transfer 

  3. To the Cash Office County Hall or by post at: The Cash Office, Laois County Council, County Hall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. (Monday-Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.) 

    Phone the Cash office on 057 8674308

  4. Online by logging on to MyCoCo.ie. See our Guide on how to register to access your online account.

Methods of payment through the Cash Office 

  • Cash (Please do not send cash by post) 
  • Cheque 
  • Postal Order
  • Money Order
  • Debit Card (Laser) 
  • Credit Card
  • By phone on 057 867 4308  between 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. giving debit/credit card details 
  • Bank Draft

In all cases, please quote your Commercial Rate Account Number.