Support to help you pay
Get help and support if you're struggling to pay your council tax.

If you're currently struggling to pay your bills, please see our financial support during Coronavirus outbreak information.
Special arrangements
If you have registered for our online council tax account, and are behind with your bill, you can spread your payments by choosing from a range of Special Arrangement payment plans.
Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Apply for our Council Tax Reduction Scheme if you're on a low income.
Debt advice and financial help
If you're having trouble managing your money, get free and impartial Debt advice and financial help.
Financial hardship relief
Apply for council tax hardship relief to temporarily reduce your council tax bill if you're struggling to pay.
Contact us
- Council tax
- Council tax
- 03000 26 4000
-
Our address is:
- Revenues and Benefits
- PO Box 238
- Stanley
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH8 1FP
Related information
Website feedback