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Important

The online payment system is currently unavailable.

We would advise that customers needing to make a payment to the council use the telephone payment line for:

  • Parking Fines
  • Council Tax
  • Business Rates
  • Housing Benefit Overpayments
  • General Debtors

The telephone number is 0330 008 1605 .

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Persons residing in hostels or night shelters discounts - FAQs

On what grounds is a resident disregarded?

A person is disregarded if he/she is resident for the time being in accommodation for the homeless, provided that the accommodation is not comprised in self contained sets of premises, and is used essentially for persons of no fixed abode.

How do I apply?

Apply for a council tax discount

Upload further evidence to support your application

Who to contact

Council Tax
Telephone Number 0161 342 2045
Send Electronic Message council@tameside.gov.uk 

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