Council Tax and Housing Support
Housing Benefit Support
If you need to contact the Benefits department please e-mail benefits@lincoln.gov.uk
Please only contact us by telephone if it is absolutely essential or an emergency.
Council Tax Online Forms
If you are calling to report a change in your circumstances, there are a number of electronic forms available for you to do this.
Below is a list of forms you can use to let the Council know about changes in your personal circumstances or to apply for Council Tax discounts:
Make a Payment
Report a Move
You can use this service to tell us that someone has:
- Moved into the area
- Moved out of the area
- Moved within the area
Report a change in the people who live with you
You can use this service to tell us that someone has:
- Joined your household
- Left your household
Forms for Landlords
Council Tax Support
Make a new claim for support with paying your Council Tax.
Direct Debits
Apply for a Council Tax discount or an exemption from paying Council Tax
Discounts and exemptions that you can apply for:
- Apply for Single Occupancy Discount
- Apply for Severe Mental Impairment Disregard / Exemption
- Apply for Student Disregard / Exemption
- Apply for Apprentice Disregard
- Apply for Carers Disregard
- Apply for Property undergoing major repair to make it habitable or structural alteration
Other Changes or Actions
Update your details to report a change in your name or contact details.
Contact us about a Council Tax Enquiry
You can use our online contact form
- Please be sure to include your name, address and account number in the message
- If you are calling to report a change in your circumstances, there are a number of electronic forms available for you to do this on the Council’s website.