Paying government rent online

About 21,000 tenants in Malta and Gozo can now pay rent bills for government property through the new eRent website.

The website is accessed by logging onto the government's portal at www.gov.mt and then click on "Housing". Tenants can pay by means of a credit card over the internet.

This is another step forward in further strengthening the significant number of online electronic services available for the Maltese public, a government spokesman said.

"Our aim is that 90 per cent of all government services will be available online within a few months," said the Minister for IT and Investment, Austin Gatt. "Paying government rents by means of the internet is the latest addition to the range of online services already available within the eGovernment programme. This is the result of our process that was initiated only two-and-a-half years ago, and offers public services to all citizens in a manner that optimises the timeliness and quality of response."

The website also provides information and initiatives of the government property division and a useful list of frequently asked questions (FAQ).