I need help with my council tax

Get support with paying your Council Tax, applying for discounts or exemptions, accessing financial support, and finding advice services that can help.

Apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions

You may be eligible for discounts or exemptions depending on your circumstances.

Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions

This includes:

• Single person discount
• Student exemptions
• Disability reductions
• Empty property exemptions
• Severe mental impairment exemptions
• Other Council Tax reductions

Apply for Council Tax Support

If you are on a low income or receiving benefits, you may be able to get help paying your Council Tax bill.

Apply for Council Tax Support Scheme

This includes:

• Help reducing Council Tax payments
• Support for low-income households
• Guidance on eligibility
• Online application routes

Welfare, debt and financial advice

Advice services can help if you are struggling with Council Tax payments, debt, or wider financial difficulties.

Welfare & Debt Advice

This includes:

• Debt advice
• Welfare support
• Budgeting guidance
• Financial wellbeing support
• Help understanding available support

Find more money and financial support

You can find additional financial support, money advice, and cost of living information through:

Money and Finance – Your Notts Directory 

This includes:

• Money advice services
• Cost of living support
• Financial wellbeing support
• Community advice organisations
• Additional local support services