Change Of Circumstances

It is important to tell us of a change in your circumstance straight away.A change in circumstances in respect of Council Tax that could affect a persons liability to pay.

Changes in circumstances includes such things as:

• Change of address
• Change of entitlement to a discount or exemption
• Someone moving out,
• Changing your name due to marriage or divorce
• Your children leaving school

If your Council Tax bill indicates that an exemption has been allowed, you must inform the Council Tax Section of any change of circumstances that affects your entitlement as soon as possible. If you fail to do so you may be required to pay a penalty and you will have to repay any exemption/discount for which you are not entitled.

To inform the Council of a change of circumstance please e mail contactus@melton.gov.uk