Council Tax
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Find out if you are eligible for Council Tax discounts or reductions and how to apply
Apply for a Council Tax exemption
Find out what makes a property exempt and make an application
Committal proceedings for unpaid Council Tax
What to do if you receive a summons from the Magistrates' Court
Completion notices
About us giving notice when we expect work on an empty property to be complete
Contact the Council Tax office
How to get in touch if you can't do it online
Council Tax explained 2025/26
About our budgeting decisions and how they affect Council Tax bills
Council Tax liability appeals
Appeal against a valuation decision
Council Tax premium charges
Long term empty property premium
Enforcement agents and unpaid Council Tax
When bailiffs are involved in collecting Council Tax
Landlords and agents' Council Tax payments
How to advise of a change in tenancy
Making deductions from your Council Tax
Taking payment from your salary or benefits for unpaid Council Tax
Proceedings for bankruptcy or liquidation for unpaid Council Tax
What happens if we take proceedings against you
Property bands and charges
Find out about bands and charges and find out yours
Reductions for people with disabilities
Find out if you apply for a reduction because of a disability
Tell us if you move home
Let us know if you are moving to a new address in Swindon