Contact us if you find it hard to pay your Council Tax bill. Do not wait to receive a reminder letter or a summons.
If you are having difficulties paying your Council Tax you can contact us about Council Tax.
Work out how much you can offer to pay
To work out how much you can offer to pay toward Council Tax, you should know some details about your financial situation.
List all the money you have coming in. Don't forget to include:
- your take-home pay
- your partner's take-home pay
- any benefits you receive
- income from people who live with you
- other regular income such as a work pension or maintenance
Then list where your money goes.
- Your rent and mortgage are the most important bills, followed by fuel and water.
- Council Tax payments take priority over debts such as credit cards, catalogues and unsecured loans.
From this, you will be able to see how much you can offer to pay.
Tell us what you can offer when you complete the request form. We will consider your circumstances before making a decision.
If you've been asked to complete an Income and Expenditure form by the Council Tax team or Access Trafford, complete the form below:
Council Tax Income and Expenditure form
If you're struggling to pay your bill, find out what happens if you miss a payment.
You can also
- contact our Welfare Rights Team for advice on benefits.
- visit our Reduce your Council Tax page to see if you can lower your bill