Our Council Tax team is extremely busy at the moment - please bear with us

  • if you have contacted the team and are waiting for a reply - be patient, we will be in touch as soon as we can
  • don't ask for a progress update - this generates additional work and may delay your original enquiry
  • please provide us with all the information we need so we can deal with your enquiry as quickly as possible - if you don't complete the right form we may need to come back to you for more information and this may delay your request

Tell us about a change of address

Reduce your council tax bill

Apply for a discount or exemption

Discount and exemption review forms

Tell us about a change in circumstances

Paying your Council Tax

Download a form

To apply for any of the following reductions, download and print an application form:

You can't apply online, as these forms must be verified by a third party.

Contact the Council Tax team

If you can't find the information you are looking for or can't find the right form to report your circumstances, use our general enquiry form.

Contact the Council Tax team using our general enquiry form


Important information -  cost of living

With the cost of living increasing, many people are finding it difficult to cover essential daily living costs.

A range of measures are available to help people boost their income. Don't assume you're receiving everything you're entitled to, always check, and if you're still struggling or in doubt, get in touch.

Find out more: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support