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Council Tax payers for properties in bands A to D will receive a £150 energy rebate to support households with rising energy bills.
The discretionary rebate scheme helps those in properties E to H who are not eligible for the mandatory £150 energy rebate payment.
How to register as a new Council Tax payer, inform us about a change of address or letting us know a Council Tax payer has passed away.
Make a Council Tax payment online, by direct debit, by telephone, by post with a cheque, directly to our bank account or at local post offices and shops in the district.
Apply for Council Tax discount, inform us of a change in circumstances and appeal a Council Tax discount decision.
Some dwellings can be exempt from Council Tax. Find out whether your dwelling qualifies and email counciltax@southlakeland.gov.uk to apply for an exemption.
Find out if you should pay Council Tax on a second home. An exemption may apply if somebody else has their sole or main residence in one of the properties.
The Council Tax Covid-19 Hardship Fund aims to support economically vulnerable people and households in the local area.
Find out if you are liable to pay Council Tax on a dwelling and what is counted as your sole or main residence.
Appeal a decision on Council Tax liability, your Council Tax banding, or a decision on Council Tax discounts and exemptions.
Council Tax Premium for empty properties, apply for an exception to the Premium and guidelines determining local exceptions.
Recovery procedures after a missed or late payment and advice if you are having difficulty paying your Council Tax.
Use our online form to pay Council Tax by direct debit
Use our online form to Apply for a Council Tax exemption.
Use our online form to Apply for Council Tax discount.
Have your say on the proposed Westmorland and Furness Council Tax Reduction Scheme by completing the consultation survey.