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Due to essential maintenance, the following systems will be unavailable from 6.00pm on Monday 2 October until 8.00am on Tuesday 3 October: our online council tax, business rates and housing benefit services, and our welfare assistance form. You will also not be able to register to pay council tax online, make a change of address for council tax or cancel single person discount. You are still able to make a payment during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Support to help you pay your council tax

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

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.

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Council tax
03000 26 4000
Our address is:
  • Revenues and Benefits
  • PO Box 238
  • Stanley
  • County Durham
  • United Kingdom
  • DH8 1FP
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