Money deducted from earnings or benefits

We may collect unpaid council tax by taking payments directly from wages or benefits.

If you're working, we can instruct your employer to make deductions from your salary. The amount taken will depend on your net earnings and are set out in regulations. This is called an 'attachment of earnings order'.

If you get Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal credit, we can apply for your benefit to be deducted.