{"id":122467,"date":"2018-07-26T12:28:38","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T11:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=122467"},"modified":"2024-03-01T15:02:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:02:58","slug":"council-tax-arrears-credit-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\/council-tax-arrears-credit-score","title":{"rendered":"Do council tax arrears affect your credit score?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to worry about council tax arrears affecting your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\">credit score<\/a> at all. Local councils don\u2019t report any data to credit reference agencies. However, not paying your council tax will ultimately lead to fines and court action.<\/p><h3>Will council tax payments be visible on my credit file?<\/h3><p>No, whether you pay your council tax late or on time, it won\u2019t appear on your credit report.<\/p><h3>Will council tax arrears affect my chances of getting a loan?<\/h3><p>No. There\u2019s no way of lenders knowing that you\u2019re in council tax arrears. Even if the debt is referred to court, this would be dealt with by the magistrates\u2019 court, because non-payment of tax is regarded as a criminal matter, not a civil matter.<\/p><p>No fines imposed by a magistrates&#8217; court appear on your credit report. They&#8217;ll impact your chances of getting a loan indirectly &#8211; by reducing your overall wealth.<\/p><h3>Tips<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Do<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Pay your council tax on time. You can set up a direct debit to help ensure no payments are missed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Don\u2019t<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Miss council tax payments so you can pay back other payments. If you\u2019re struggling with debt, seek help from the government&#8217;s Money Advice Service <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyhelper.org.uk\/en\" target=\"new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">MoneyHelper<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\">\n<div class=\"luna-card__block\">\n<h4 class=\"luna-card__title luna-card__title--small\">Example: John's loan application and his credit score<\/h4>\n<p>Following confusion with his tenancy agreement, John discovered that he owed almost a year\u2019s worth of council tax.<br \/>He thought it couldn\u2019t have been worse timing, as he was just about to apply for a mortgage.<\/p><p>Luckily, after some research he realised that council tax arrears have no impact on his credit score, and he still had enough savings to fund a mortgage deposit.<\/p>\n<p><small><strong>* This is a fictional, but realistic, example.<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>It\u2019s important to pay your council tax on time, or you might suffer fines for late payment. Missing council tax payments won\u2019t impact your credit score though.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/debt\" class=\"fin-text-navy\">debt help<\/a> guides.<\/div><\/article><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I pay council tax?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Councils prefer to receive council tax payments by direct debit, but you can choose to pay in cash, cheque or by bank transfer.<\/p><p>You can pay as a lump sum, or in 10 monthly instalments, with a break in February and March. Some councils let you change this to 11 or 12 monthly instalments.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll be sent payment details in the post, but you can also find them by phoning your local council or visiting its website.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I appeal my council tax bill?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The first step to appealing against your council tax bill is writing to your council to explain why you believe your bill is wrong.<\/p><p>If it rejects your request, you can escalate your appeal to a Valuation Tribunal.<\/p><p>Most appeals concern the council tax band that their property has been placed in. If you\u2019re unhappy with yours, you can request that the Valuation Office reviews it.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I get a council tax refund?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>If the Valuation Office finds you\u2019ve been overpaying council tax, you\u2019ll be sent a full rebate backdated until the time you moved into the property.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What happens if I fail to pay council tax?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>You\u2019ll usually be sent a letter informing you of your debts.<\/p><p>If this is ignored, councils will seek a liability order from the courts. This will allow them to deduct money directly from your salary, or any benefits you\u2019re receiving.<\/p><p>In extreme cases, a council can hire bailiffs to repossess your assets, start bankruptcy proceedings or apply for a warrant to have you sent to prison.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><style type=\"text\/css\">\n    .survey-response {\n        overflow-x: auto;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n\n    .survey-response .luna-table th,\n    .survey-response .luna-table td {\n        padding: 0.3rem 1rem calc(0.20rem + 1px);\n        font-size: 12px;\n        color: rgb(117, 117, 117);\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n\n    .survey-response .luna-table {\n        border: none;\n    }\n\n    .survey-response .row-color-icon {\n        width: 10px;\n        height: 10px;\n        display: inline-block;\n        margin-right: 4px;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n    }\n\n    .survey-response .source-container {\n        top: -12px !important;\n        position: relative;\n    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#B469FF;\"><\/span>16-24<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-relevant=\"all\"><tr><td>Very important<\/td><td>42.11%<\/td><td>41.52%<\/td><td>44.92%<\/td><td>52.17%<\/td><td>40.78%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quite important<\/td><td>39.06%<\/td><td>43.27%<\/td><td>38.14%<\/td><td>34.16%<\/td><td>34.95%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not that important<\/td><td>9.42%<\/td><td>8.77%<\/td><td>12.29%<\/td><td>7.45%<\/td><td>15.53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not important at all<\/td><td>5.54%<\/td><td>3.51%<\/td><td>2.12%<\/td><td>2.48%<\/td><td>2.91%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I don&#039;t know what a credit score is<\/td><td>3.88%<\/td><td>2.92%<\/td><td>2.54%<\/td><td>3.73%<\/td><td>5.83%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"source-container\"><span class=\"source\">Source: Finder survey by Censuswide of 1032 Brits, December 2023\t\t<\/div><\/div><h3>Read about how different factors can affect your score<\/h3><div class=\"az-listing js-az-listing\">\n    <div class=\"hide-mobile\">\n        <div class=\"az-listing__nav\">\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   #\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   A\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#B\"> B <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#C\"> C <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#D\"> D <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   E\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   F\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#G\"> G <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   H\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#I\"> I <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   J\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   K\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#L\"> L <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   M\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   N\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#O\"> O <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#P\"> P <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   Q\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   R\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#S\"> S <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   T\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   <a class=\"az-listing__nav-letter--active\" href=\"#U\"> U <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   V\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   W\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   X\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   Y\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"az-listing__nav-letter\">\n                                   Z\n                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n        <hr\/>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"az-listing__items\">\n                <div class=\"az-listing__group az-listing__group--vertical\">\n            <div id=\"B\" class=\"az-listing__header\">\n                B\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"az-listing__list\">\n                                <li class=\"az-listing__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\/paid-in-cash-credit-score\"> Being paid in cash <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"az-listing__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\/benefits-credit-score\"> Benefits <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"az-listing__group az-listing__group--vertical\">\n            <div id=\"C\" class=\"az-listing__header\">\n                C\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"az-listing__list\">\n                                <li class=\"az-listing__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-credit-cards\/can-a-business-card-affect-my-personal-credit\"> Company credit card <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"az-listing__item\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\/council-tax-arrears-credit-score\"> Council tax arrears <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"az-listing__item\">\n                    <a 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