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Council Tax Energy Rebate

On 3 February, the government announced measures to help millions of households from rising energy costs. For more information, please visit our Council Tax rebate page

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Severely mentally impaired people
Single person discount
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Council Tax and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)

Acting on behalf of people with dementia and others who are severely mentally impaired
Change in circumstances
Council Tax bands and charges
Council Tax online
Council Tax rebate to help with increased home energy costs
Council tax and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
Difficulty paying your council tax
Exemptions and discounts
Explanation of your Council Tax bill
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Request a refund on your Council Tax account
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What your Council Tax is used for

Many people suffering from dementia may be missing out on a council tax discount or exemption

For more details and how to apply

Scam warning about Council Tax refunds

Residents have received calls that their property council tax band is wrong and have paid too much Council Tax. The caller is asking for a fee to correct the mistake and arrange a refund. To see what your band should be check scam warning on the GOV.UK website

Scam warning about Council Tax overpayments - claim refund text

Please be aware that customers have received the following texts: GOVT.UK ALERT: We have calculated your council tax. You are owed £148.84 due to over payment. Click to claim refund. Do not click on the link in the Text, it is a scam. check scam warning about Council Tax overpayments on the GOV.UK website

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Sign up for paperless billing

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Make a Council Tax payment

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Report a change in circumstances

Difficulty paying your council tax

Student discount

Council Tax bands and charges

What your Council Tax is used for (Budget for Birmingham booklet)

Exemptions and discounts

Help with payments

More about Council Tax

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Sign up for paperless billing

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Make a Council Tax payment

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Report a change in circumstances

Difficulty paying your council tax

Student discount

Council Tax bands and charges

What your Council Tax is used for (Budget for Birmingham booklet)

Exemptions and discounts

Help with payments

More about Council Tax

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