If you have difficulty paying

• What to do if you have difficulty paying your Council Tax
• Where to obtain advice

What to do if you have difficulty paying your Council Tax

If you are having difficulties meeting your monthly instalments, check our reducing your Council Tax pages to see if you are entitled to any reductions or discounts. 

We may also be able to extend your council tax instalments through to March if you have not already chosen this option.

Do not ignore your debt, as the sooner you get in touch, the more help and advice we will be able to offer. We will be able to review your account and check whether you are entitled to any reductions based on your circumstances.

If your monthly instalments are not paid or you fail to contact us and agree a suitable repayment plan, recovery action may be taken against you.

Where to obtain advice

Citizens Advice Bureau

Confidential debt counselling is available from the Citizens Advice Bureau.

The Citizens Advice Bureau (external link) hold regular drop-in sessions across Haringey - details can be found on their website.

Age UK

Age UK (external link) provide an advocacy service for vulnerable older people to get help and assistance with asking for services they are entitled to.

Tel: 0800 169 2081

Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service (external link) offer free, impartial advice and tools which can help you get your money into shape.

Tel: 030 0500 5000

Other advice services

You can obtain further information about managing your debts by visiting:

• GOV.UK (external link) 
• National Debtline (external link)

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