Council Tax

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We are currently experiencing a 5 week backlog and apologize for any delay if you ring, email or write to us.

Council Tax 2013/2014

The Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates 2013/2014 leaflet is now available to download from the link below. If you require a hard copy of the leaflet please call the SLDC Contact Centre on 0845 050 4434.

Download the Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rates 2013/2014 leaflet

Council Tax Premium

The policy guidelines for an exception to the council tax premium were agreed by the full Council 26 March 2013.  A copy of the report and the application form can be downloaded below. The application form should be printed, completed and returned with supporting documentary evidence to the Local Taxation Team, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DQ. 

Council Tax Premium Policy Guidelines for Determining Local Exceptions

Application Form to Apply for an Exception to the Council Tax Premium

E billing

We hope to be able to offer this facility shortly. You can register your interest by emailing ebilling@southlakeland.gov.uk. Please quote your council tax account number in your email.

Council Tax Payment Changes

Changes are being introduced to give local residents more flexibility in order to pay their council tax on time.  Find out about the changes see Paying your Council Tax

Changes to Discounts and Exemptions

The full Council meeting on 18 December 2012, agreed some changes to Council Tax discounts and exemptions from 1 April 2013. For details see Council Tax Discounts or Council Tax Exemptions

Direct Debit

If you want to pay by direct debit you can set  it up online to pay this way in future by logging in to our online services.

Payments

If you want to make a payment by debit card, you can ring our 24 hour 7 days a week automated telephone service on  0845 050 1734. Please have your debit card and council tax reference number (this is the 8 digit number starting with a 2 on your bill) ready.

Change of Address/Moving House

You can tell us about your change of address by email. For more information please see Change of Address  

Important Notice - external companies offering a council tax banding appeals service

The Council has recently become aware that citizens in the South Lakeland area have been contacted by companies who offer to appeal against the council tax banding of their property on behalf of the council tax payer. More information about this can be found on Valuation Bands and/or Council Tax Appeals 

How do I pay my Council Tax?

Council Tax can be paid in a number of ways: direct debit, online, by phone, by cheque or cash.

For more information on each method see Paying your council tax

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