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
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 if you've been affected by the Benefit Cap
Financial Support application & enquiry forms
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
Local rent advice surgeries
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 2025/26
Council Tax charges 2025/26
Council Tax bands
Empty property and second home charges
What to do if you disagree with your Council Tax charge

Council Tax and Spending 2025/26

Elected members have approved East Lothian Council’s budget for 2025/26, with a focus on supporting vulnerable residents and giving children the best start in life.

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 cost of living guide.

Council Tax e-billing. Make the switch from paper to electronic bills. It's quick and secure.

Switch to Council Tax eBilling

Over 22,000 households in East Lothian have switched to eBills. it's completely secure and faster - you receive your bill as soon as a change is made to your account. Switch today.

Council Tax telephone enquiries

To help us deal with your telephone enquiries more effectively, 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