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Welcome to Council Tax

Council-Tax - TownhousesWelcome to the Council Tax Homepage. From here you can find out general information about Council Tax rates, discounts, exemptions, and how to apply. Also, there are links to Business Rates and Housing and Council Tax Benefits.

Single Person Discount

Are you paying the right amount?

Council-Tax - Paying By Post Is Just One Option . . .Every local authority is required to regularly review all awards of 'Single Person Discount'to make sure that the right people are paying the right amount. This is about to commence in Milton Keynes and, after some initial checks, some recipients will receive a form to complete. If you would like to know more....

How can I pay?

Council-Tax - Card image Council-Tax - Direct Debit is Quickest, Easiest and Cheapest . . .You can pay your Council Tax in a number of ways but by far the most effective and efficient and the least hassle to you is Direct Debit. With Direct Debit all you have to do is ring us on 01908 253794 and we will do the rest for you. This will not only mean you do not have to do anything for this year but also for future years as well.

Other payments include 24hour automated phone line, via the Internet, at the bank or post office, through the post or in person at the Council's cash office.

For further information click How to pay

Moving House

Contact Us

Council-Tax - Moving HouseIf you are about to or just have moved house then please let us know so we can amend your bill.
The best way to do this is to contact us . Providing you have all the information required (date moved out, new address, old address, new owners etc.) then we will be able to amend your account there and then and let you know the amount of your new bill and make any necessary payment arrangement.

Having Problems Paying:

Contact Us!

Council-Tax - problems payingAre you finding it difficult to pay your Council Tax on time?
If so then get in touch with us. How to Contact Us We are here to help you.
Do not leave it to late, the sooner you get in touch the better we can help.

What happens if I don't pay on time?

Council-Tax - Paying on TimeThe council is committed to ensuring that council tax bills are kept as low as possible. Prompt collection means that the council has to spend less on sending reminders and ... Click for more details

Has something changed?

How you can let us know about changes

Council-Tax - Leaving HomeChanges in the household can affect the level of Council Tax that you have to pay.
You need to let us know about any changes as soon as possible.. More...

Sharing Of Information

Council-Tax - ComputerWe are required under section 6 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 to participate in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI). Council Tax Data will be provided to the Audit Commission for NFI and will be used for cross-system and cross authority comparison for the prevention and detection of fraud.

We advise liable persons for Council Tax that the data held by the authority in respect of you Council Tax Liability will be used for cross-system and cross authority comparison for the prevention and detection of fraud.

For further information on data matching please visit the Information Commissioner's Office by clicking here http://www.ico.gov.uk/
The Audit Commission's code of practice on data matching is available here www.audit-commission.gov.uk/nfi/codeofdmp
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How to Contact Us

Revenues Service
PO Box 5327
Civic Offices
1 Saxon Gate East
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3ZA

The office is open for phone calls and personal callers from:
9:00am until 5:15pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Tel: 01908 253794
Fax: 01908 253707
Email: counciltax@milton-keynes.gov.uk

I'm moving into a brand new house

Council-Tax - MovingNow that you have taken posession of your newly built property, you will be liable for Council Tax from the date this occured.

What to do next?

Council Tax Banding Television Programme

You may have seen the Television programme about the banding of properties for Council Tax,

Click on the link below for some useful information.

More Information On Banding For Council Tax

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