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All council tax hearings in the magistrates’ courts have been adjourned until further notice because of Coronavirus. We will write to you with a new date in due course, but you should pay as much as you can in the meantime. Pay council tax online

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Severely mentally impaired people
Single person discount
Empty and unoccupied properties
Temporary second homes for those affected by flooding
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What your Council Tax is used for

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

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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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Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Make a Council Tax payment

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Council Tax change in circumstances

Student discount

Council Tax bands and charges

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

Exemptions and discounts

Help with payments

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Sign up for electronic billing

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Make a Council Tax payment

Pay Council Tax by Direct Debit

Council Tax change in circumstances

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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