Cancellation of Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent
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Why there is not enough space for inputting the Government rent demand note number?
Answer: The Government rent demand note issued by the Lands Department consists of a 11-digit reference number. Should you wish to cancel the Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of rates and/or Government rent issued by the Rating and Valuation Department (“RVD”), please refer to the website of RVD at: https://www.rvd.gov.hk. -
What should I do if I would like to change my bank account for Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent?
Answer: If you wish to change your bank account for Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent, please i) inform your concerned bank and ii) let us know by filling in the Cancellation of Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent form (LND458) for proceed. You may inform the new bank by filling in the form DIRECT DEBIT AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF GOVERNMENT RENT (LND455) which can be found on our website: https://www.landsd.gov.hk/tc/resources/public-forms.html. -
What if I forget which bank account I am using for Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent?
Answer: In general, the amount for annual Government rent of the same property is the same. You may locate your concerned bank account by checking your recent payment records near to 1-2 working days after 24 June or 25 December. -
Do I need to inform your department when I sell my property?
Answer: Generally, owners need to inform us to change payer’s particulars when they sell their properties. If you have submitted the form Cancellation of Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent (LND458) and selected “change of ownership” as the reason for request, we will proceed to cancel your Direct Debit Authorization for Payment of Government Rent, payer’s name and correspondence address. -
What is the contact for further questions on Government rent?
Answer: You can enquire at 2231 3033 by phone or visit the Lands Department (Government Rent and Premium Unit) at 1/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong in person.
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