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Council Tax and benefits

  • Changes to our Council Tax phone line opening hours
  • Council Tax frequently asked questions
  • Pay your Council Tax
  • Are you eligible for Council Tax Reduction Scheme?
  • Check what you're entitled to with our benefits calculator
  • More information about benefits and financial support

Advice and support

  • Help if you're in crisis
  • What to do if you're struggling to pay
  • East Lothian Debt Helpline
  • Scottish Government Debt Arrangement Scheme
  • How our Financial Inclusion team can help

Are you eligible for help?

  • Check if you're eligible for a Council Tax discount or exemption
  • 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

Report a change

  • Moving home and other forms
  • Landlords - information and form
  • Report a change in circumstances

Self service

  • Switch to eBills
  • Register or log in to your self service account
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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.

Read more about this article. Tell us about changes online 24/7

Council Tax charges

  • Council Tax bands
  • Council Tax charges 2023/24
  • Council Tax and spending 2023/24
  • What to do if you disagree with your Council Tax charge
Budget Update. Council tax and spending 2023-24. East Lothian Council.

Council budget and council tax increase set for 2023/24

Protecting essential public services in a challenging financial climate is the priority of East Lothian Council’s budget for 2023/24.

Read more about this article. Council budget and council tax increase set for 2023/24
Boost your income. The cost of living is affecting us all. Let's make sure you get all the financial support you're entitled to. www.eastlothian.gov.uk/boost

Cost of living - local support

Many households are worried about their finances, with lots of people struggling to meet day to day living costs amidst rising food prices, fuel costs and more. Find out what help is available in our Cost of Living leaflet.

Read more about this article. Cost of living - local support
Cost of Living Support Scottish Government logo with a photo of a toddler with his mum trying on shoes in a shop.

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.

Read more about this article. Cost of living - Scottish Government support

Council Tax team

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

Telephone: 01875 824314

  • Online enquiry form

Financial Support Team

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

Telephone: 01620 827730

Send Email to financialsupport@eastlothian.gov.uk

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