Changes in your circumstances (Council Tax)
The bill you have been sent is based on the information shown on it. The law requires the bill to show these details and reflects the Authority's assumption that this information will be correct until the last day of the financial year to which the bill relates.
You have a duty to notify us of any changes that affect your entitlement to an exemption or discount and you may have to pay a penalty if you do not. If you are unsure as to how your change in circumstances affects these entitlements, you are advised to contact the Council Tax section so that appropriate professional advice can be obtained.
If you feel any information upon which the bill is based is wrong, please let us know. Examples of such changes include:
- Name of liable person or persons
- Incorrect payment methods or amount
If you are receiving Council Tax Benefit and the circumstances which led to your entitlement change you must notify us immediately.
Details of the information on which Council Tax Benefit has been calculated will have been sent in a separate letter.
If you are moving home please let us know within 21 days giving the address you are leaving, the address you are moving to and the date you move. If you are buying a property please give the date of completion.
You should write to the Head of Revenue Services, Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster LA1 1PJ.
You may have to pay a fine if you fail to notify us.