Council Tax and benefits

Pay your Council Tax
Council Tax bands and charges
Scottish Welfare Fund
Council Tax forms
Discounts and exemptions
Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Self service

Register or log in to your account online
Switch to Council Tax eBills
Online benefits calculator

Report a change

Change of address
Change in circumstances
Apply for a reduction, discount or exemption
Landlords - information and form

Are you eligible for help?

Help with your housing costs
Find out if you're eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment
Help to manage your energy bills
Social Security Scotland benefits
Other benefits and grants to boost your income

Advice and support

How our Financial Inclusion team can help
Help if you're in crisis
Help if you're struggling to pay
Scottish Government Debt Arrangement Scheme

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Tell us about changes online 24/7

If you need to notify the Council Tax team of a change of address, apply for a discount or exemption, or just make an enquiry, you can use one of our online forms.

Council Tax charges

Council Tax and spending 2024/25
Council Tax bands
Council Tax charges 2024/25
What to do if you disagree with your Council Tax charge

Boost your income

If you’re worried about money or heating your home, don’t assume you’re receiving everything you’re entitled to. Find out what help is available in our new cost of living guide.

Cost of living - Scottish Government support

Many people are worried about money just now, so you're not alone. There are benefits, grants and lots of information and support available if you're struggling.

Budget update. Council Tax and Spending 2024 - 25. East Lothian Council

Council Tax and spending information for 2024/25

Every year the council agrees Council Tax charges and allocations of funding to council service areas for the 12 months ahead.

Council Tax telephone enquiries

To help us deal with your telephone enquiries more effectively, from 17 July, the Council Tax Team will be taking calls at the following times:

Tuesdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Thursdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm
Fridays from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Lines will be closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Council Tax team

East Lothian Council, PO Box 13251, Haddington, EH41 3HA

Telephone: 01875 824314

Financial Support Team

East Lothian Council, PO Box 13261, Haddington, EH41 3HA

Telephone: 01620 827730

Send Email to financialsupport@eastlothian.gov.uk