What to do if you can't pay your Council Tax
Find out how we can help if you're having trouble paying your Council Tax, and what happens if you don't pay.
Get help and advice
See if you can get a:
- Council Tax discount, for example, if you live by yourself, you're a student or you have a disability
- Council Tax reduction if you have a low income or you're on benefits, including Universal Credit
If you're already getting a Council Tax Reduction, you can apply for extra help from our discretionary payments.
You can also request financial help and other support for yourself or someone else at our Community Hub.
Spread your payments over 12 months
If you're struggling to pay your Council Tax, you can spread your payments over 12 months instead of the usual 10 to reduce the amount you need to pay each month.