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• Council tax

  Check how council tax works. Check if you can get a discount or exemption from council tax and how to apply.

• Dealing with Council Tax arrears

  What happens when you miss a council tax payment, and how to negotiate with your council to pay what you owe in smaller amounts

• Applying for Council Tax Reduction

  Check how to apply to the council for Council Tax Reduction. Check if you can backdate the reduction, and how to challenge a decision.

• Paying council tax if you’re a student

  Check if you have to pay council tax as a student. Check what the rules are if you're taking time off from your course.

• Benefits and help with council tax when you separate

  You might be able to get help with your living costs when you separate from your partner. Find out if you have a right to benefits or can get more

• Check if you can pay less council tax

  Find out if you can get a discount on your council tax. If you’re on a low income, check if you can apply for Council Tax Reduction.

• Getting a second adult rebate on your council tax

  Check if you can pay less council tax if you live with adults who get benefits or a low income. This is called getting a second adult rebate.

• Reporting changes if you get Council Tax Reduction

  If you’re getting Council Tax Reduction, check what type of changes you need to tell your council about. Check what happens if you don’t.

• Check how council tax works and if you have to pay

  Check if you have to pay council tax and what to do if you think your tax band is wrong. Check if you have to pay for an empty property.

• Get help with the cost of renting privately

  Check if you can get help to pay your rent or council tax. Check if you can get Universal Credit for housing costs or a council tax reduction.