Council Tax
Go on-line and save yourself time
Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Business Rates Customers, can now take advantage of our new and improved, secure self-service system:
You can view information for Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates online. You can view payments made towards your Council Tax and Business Rates accounts and if you are a landlord you can view information relating to your tenants.
If you wish to make payments to the council, use the "Payments" link on the left.
The following Council Tax Forms can be completed on-line, even without self-service:
Change of Name
Use this if your name has changed. You will need to provide proof e.g. a marriage certificate or Deed Poll.
Other forms are available to apply for Council Tax Discounts / exemptions. Please print, complete and return to counciltax@tameside.gov.uk.
Information on Potential Council Tax Scams
Click here for information on potential Council Tax scams.
Electoral Register
Paying Council Tax does not mean you are automatically on the Electoral Register. Click here to register to vote.
For more on your Council Tax and Business Rates explained for period April 2024 – March 2025 please click on the leaflet
For further information on Council Tax, please click here
How to contact us
Council Tax – for enquiries regarding registration, exemptions and discounts.
0161 342 2015
Send the Council Tax Team a Message
Revenues – for enquiries regarding a Council Tax Reminder, Final notice or recovery action that is being taken.
0161 342 2045
Send the Revenues Team a Message
Business Rates
Tel: 0161 342 2233
Send the Business Rates Team a Message
Benefits – for enquiries regarding Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support.
0161 342 3708
Send the Benefits Team a Message
Housing Benefit overpayments – for enquiries regarding an overpayment in Housing Benefit or to make a payment arrangement.
0161 342 4330
Send the Overpayment Team a Message