Make sure your email is genuine

Please be aware that some emails received by residents regarding late payments are not from the council. If you are unsure, you can check your online account, pay online or contact us. Learn more on these types of emails at National Cyber security.

Apply for money off Council Tax if you are a care worker

A care worker will be disregarded from Council Tax if they:

  • provide care and support to someone on behalf of either a Local Authority, the Common Council of the City of London, the Council of the Isles of Scilly, the Crown or a Charitable Body
  • are employed by the person they provide care to and were introduced to them by one of the above organisations
  • are employed to provide care for at least 24 hours a week
  • are paid no more than £44 per week
  • are resident in premises provided by either the relevant body (ie the charity) or by the person they care for

Evidence required

You will need to attach a contract of employment to your application which should show your hours and pay.

Apply for money off Council Tax

You can upload any evidence to the application form.

Apply now