Deferred payments 

A deferred payment agreement is an arrangement with the council that will enable people to use the value of their homes to help pay care home costs, rather than having to sell their home. If you are eligible, we will help to pay your care home bills on your behalf. You can delay repaying us until you choose to sell your home, or until after your death. 

We can advise if you are thinking of letting your empty property.

You can find out more about Cheshire East Council's deferred payment offer in these documents:

• Owning a property and deferring charges (PDF, 355KB)
• Cheshire East Council deferred payment agreement policy (PDF, 550KB)

Contact us to find out more about who is eligible for a deferred payment agreement, how to apply, and further information on how the scheme operates.

Page last reviewed: 04 June 2024