Council Tax

• In Brief
• In detail
• Get in touch

• What happens if I don't pay my Council Tax?

  If you miss a Council Tax instalment you will get a reminder notice giving you seven working days to pay the missing instalment.

• Council Tax 2008-2009

  Find out how much you have to pay.

• Council Tax Direct Debit Request Form

• Council Tax Full Time Student Disregard

• Council Tax Single Persons discount form

• Newham Council gets tough on Council Tax dodgers

  Newham Council has launched a tough new campaign letting Council Tax dodgers know we will no longer put up with them not paying.

• Council Tax - change of address form

  Tell us if you have changed your address...

• Appealing against Valuation Bands and Liability

  How to appeal against the valuation band allocated to your property or if you disagree with a decision of the council regarding liability to pay Council Tax, refusal to grant a discount, an exemption or a disabled reduction.

• Introduction

  There is one bill for each household.

• Paying Your Council Tax

  Here you can find information on how to pay it - including online, exemptions and what to do in the event of a change in circumstances. You can check your balance online too.

• Claim Forms for Full-time Students

  Students are eligible to claim discounts when paying Council Tax.

• Council Tax Benefits

  Only people who have to pay Council Tax (the liable person) can claim Council Tax Benefit.

• How to Pay Less Council Tax

  Information on who can pay less Council Tax.

• Reporting a Suspicion of Council Tax Fraud

  Complete the form below when you wish to refer a suspicion of Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit fraud.

• Summary of Performance, Council Tax and Business Rates Information Booklet

  The Summary of Performance, Council Tax and Business Rates information booklet is sent to every household in Newham. It tells you how the council has been doing, what its plans and developments are for the future and how it will deliver the seven key tasks that the Mayor set out in his manifesto.

• How We Collect and Process Your Personal Information

  The Data Controller is the London Borough of Newham and we are responsible for the collection and processing of your personal information. Processing includes the organisation, retrieval, consultation, use and deletion or destruction of information and its disclosure to other agencies.

• Council Tax Change of Tenants Form

  This form is for landlords, letting agents and housing associations to inform the Council Tax department of tenancy changes. Please contact us on 0208 430 2000 if you require further information.

• Information for owners, managing agents and housing associations

  This information has been prepared by the London Borough of Newham's Council Tax & Benefits Section to provide information to owners, managing agents, housing associations and their clients. Please take the time to read through this information, it also includes advice on how to apply, and what (if any) documentation you need to provide to ensure that your discount/exemption application is successful.

• Money off Council Tax for students and young people

  This page provides information for students and young people on how to get money off their Council Tax bill.

• FAQs

  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions.