Changes to Rates Legislation, 2024
As of the 1st of January, 2024 there has been a number of changes to Commercial Rates Legislation that may affect you. Below are the changes that affect both Occupiers and Owners of Commercial Properties.
Occupiers of Commercial Properties
- Commercial Rates are now due and payable in full as of the 1st of January each year. Ratepayers will have 30 days from the date the rate demand is issued to clear their account in full or to put in place a payment plan.
- The current payment options available to customers will remain in place and payment plans can be set up using the self-service portal at https://wexfordcoco.myselfserv.ie or by contacting the Rate Collector.
- From the 1st of January 2026 interest will be charged at a rate of 8% per annum on any rates outstanding from the previous financial year.
- There is now an obligation on occupiers of commercial properties to ensure their account details are up to date and must inform the Local Authority of any errors on their account.
Owners of Commercial Properties
- Owners of Commercial Properties must notify the Local Authority of any Transfer of Interest within 10 days of the transfer. Failure to do so can result in a conviction and a class A fine.
- There is now an obligation on owners of commercial properties to ensure their account details are up to date and must inform the Local Authority of any errors on their account.
- When selling a property the owner must discharge all monies due by them in respect of rates and unpaid interest prior to the sale.
- From the 1st of January 2026 interest will be charged at a rate of 8% per annum on any rates outstanding from the previous financial year.
To register for the Self-Service Portal and view your account online visit Wexford County Council (myselfserv.ie)