Lewisham Council Tax Pay Online, Bands, Discounts, MyLewisham Account & Support Help
A practical Lewisham Council Tax guide for residents who need to pay online, set up Direct Debit, use MyLewisham, check 2026/27 bands, apply for Single Person Discount, claim Council Tax Support, report moving home, manage arrears or contact the Council Tax team.
🔒 Official Lewisham Council Tax Resources
Lewisham Council Tax Guide for Pay, Bands, Discounts and Online Account
Lewisham Council Tax is the local charge used to fund council services and wider London services. Your final bill depends on your property band, yearly charge, discounts, exemptions, Council Tax Support, arrears, credits and any change in address or household situation.
Most residents search for Lewisham Council Tax because they want to pay a bill, use MyLewisham, check their balance, download a bill, set up Direct Debit, check 2026/27 bands, claim Single Person Discount, apply for Council Tax Support or tell the council they have moved.
This guide explains the official routes in simple English. It is not Lewisham Council and cannot access your account. For payments, discounts, support claims, refunds, account updates and legal decisions, always use Lewisham Council or GOV.UK.
Pay and manage online
Use the official payment page and MyLewisham to pay, check payment history, view account details and manage online billing.
Check band and charge
Use Lewisham’s 2026/27 band table and GOV.UK’s band checker before questioning the bill amount.
Reduce the bill if eligible
Check Single Person Discount, student exemption, carers discount, disability reduction, Council Tax Support and other exemptions.
Lewisham Council Tax Pay Online, Direct Debit, Phone Payment, Online Banking, PayPoint and Post Office
Lewisham lets residents pay Council Tax online, by Direct Debit, by phone, through online banking, at PayPoint and at the Post Office. Before paying, keep your Council Tax account number ready because Lewisham uses it to match your payment to the correct account.
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Open Lewisham’s official payment page
Start from lewisham.gov.uk before entering card or bank details.
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Go to the official “Pay your council tax” page. It explains online payment, Direct Debit, phone payment, online banking, PayPoint and Post Office routes.
Official payment page: Pay your council tax
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Use your 8-digit Council Tax account number
Lewisham says it usually starts with 4 or 7.
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Your Council Tax account number is on your annual bill, usually just below the heading. Use only this account number as your payment reference when paying by online banking or bank transfer.
If you recently moved in and do not have a Council Tax account number yet, register or report your change of address first so Lewisham can create the account.
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Pay by phone if online payment is not convenient
Keep your debit or credit card and account number ready.
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Lewisham lists 020 8690 8707 as the direct telephone line for Council Tax debit or credit card payment. Lewisham says American Express and Diners Club are not accepted.
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Use Direct Debit for regular instalments
Good if you want to avoid missed manual payments.
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Lewisham’s FAQ says Direct Debit can be set up with options to pay in 12 monthly instalments and choose dates such as the 1st, 18th or 28th of each month, or weekly every Friday.
Choose a payment date after your wages, pension, Universal Credit or regular income arrives. This small timing choice can prevent missed payments.
| Payment Method | Official Detail | Best Practical Tip |
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| Online payment | Secure Lewisham payment portal. | Use your Council Tax account number from your bill. |
| Phone payment | 020 8690 8707. | Have your card and account number ready before calling. |
| Online banking | Sort code 20-00-00, account number 93380513, account name London Borough of Lewisham. | Quote only your Council Tax account number as reference. |
| Direct Debit | Set up through official Lewisham routes. | Choose a date that matches your income cycle. |
| PayPoint / Post Office | Use the payment barcode or bill instructions. | Keep the receipt until the payment appears on your account. |
Lewisham Council Tax Online Account, MyLewisham Login, E-Billing, Balance, Letters and Moving Home
MyLewisham is the official online account route for Lewisham residents. Once your Council Tax account is linked, you can access payment history, breakdowns of charges and payments in previous years, and copies of letters sent to you.
What MyLewisham can show
Payment history, previous year charges, payments, letters, online billing and account information when linked correctly.
What you need
A valid email address and your Council Tax account number. Lewisham says the number is 8 digits and usually starts with 4 or 7.
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Open the official MyLewisham login/register page
Use the official Lewisham account route only.
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Go to Lewisham’s official Login or Register page. If you are logging in for the first time after the 2024 portal change, Lewisham says you may need to reset your password first.
Official login/register page: Login or Register
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Link your Council Tax account
This is needed before account details appear.
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After creating MyLewisham, link your Council Tax account using your Council Tax number. If you do not know the number, check your bill, sign in to MyLewisham if already linked, or use the Council Tax contact form.
Lewisham says if the form asks for an account number and you do not have it, you can enter “77777777” to submit the request for help.
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Understand e-billing before viewing bills online
Online viewing can stop paper bills.
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Lewisham says by accessing your Council Tax bills, statement or balance online, you will automatically sign up for electronic billing. You will then receive Council Tax bills by email and no longer get paper bills in the post.
Official manage account page: Manage your council tax
Lewisham Council Tax Bands A to H, GOV.UK Band Checker and 2026/27 Charge Table
Lewisham publishes official Council Tax charges by valuation band. Your band is based on historic property values and is shown on your bill. The Valuation Office Agency decides bands, while Lewisham bills and collects Council Tax.
| Band | House Value Range | Lewisham 2026/27 Charge | Quick Check |
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| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,491.56 | Check discounts before paying full charge. |
| Band B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,740.14 | Compare with your instalment plan. |
| Band C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,988.74 | Review support if income is low. |
| Band D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £2,237.33 | Standard comparison band. |
| Band E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £2,734.52 | Check if disability reduction applies. |
| Band F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £3,231.70 | Review bill carefully if circumstances changed. |
| Band G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £3,728.89 | Check empty property rules if relevant. |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,474.67 | Confirm band with GOV.UK if unsure. |
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Open the official Lewisham band table
Use the council’s current 2026/27 table.
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Use Lewisham’s official “How much is my council tax?” page to compare your bill with the band table.
Official Lewisham page: Council tax bands
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Check your band on GOV.UK
Use official VOA data, not property adverts.
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Search your address or postcode on GOV.UK to confirm the Council Tax band. If the band looks wrong, follow the official challenge process and keep evidence.
Official GOV.UK checker: Check your Council Tax band
Lewisham Council Tax Discounts, Single Person Discount, Students, Carers, SMI, Disability Reduction and Exemptions
Lewisham has official routes for Council Tax reductions and exemptions. These include Single Person Discount, student exemption, carers discount, severe mental impairment reduction, disability reduction scheme, care leavers discount and some property-based exemptions.
Single Person Discount
If only one person over 18 lives in the property, Lewisham may reduce the Council Tax by 25%.
Students and disregarded adults
Full-time students and some other adults may not count for Council Tax, depending on the household situation.
Disability and care rules
Carers, severely mentally impaired residents, disabled adaptations and care leavers may qualify for specific reductions.
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Open Lewisham’s reductions and exemptions hub
Choose the right discount before applying.
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Start from Lewisham’s official Council Tax reductions and exemptions page. It links to low income help, Single Person Discount, student exemption, carers, severe mental impairment, disability reduction and other discount routes.
Official page: Council tax reductions and exemptions
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Apply for Single Person Discount only if it truly fits
It is for your main home, not a second home.
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Lewisham says Council Tax bills are based on two or more adults living in a property as their main home. If only one person over 18 lives there, the bill may be reduced by 25%.
Official page: Single person discount
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Check specialist reductions if household circumstances are different
Many residents miss reductions because they only check Single Person Discount.
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Check the carers discount, student exemption, severe mental impairment reduction and disability reduction scheme if someone in the home may qualify. For disability reduction, Lewisham says you will need your Council Tax account number and GP or health worker details, and they may need to visit the property to check adaptations.
Disability reduction: Disability reduction scheme
Lewisham Council Tax Support, Low Income Help, Benefits, Debt Advice and Problems Paying
If you are struggling to pay Council Tax, check Lewisham’s support pages before arrears build. Council Tax Support may reduce your bill if you qualify because of low income, benefits or household circumstances.
Who should check support
Check if your income dropped, benefits changed, employment changed, savings changed, or your household situation has become harder.
Other help routes
Lewisham points residents to Advice Lewisham, MoneyHelper and local worrying-about-money support for wider debt and benefit help.
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Open Lewisham Council Tax Support guidance
Do this before missing multiple instalments.
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Use Lewisham’s official Council Tax Support page to check low income help and support options.
Official support page: Council tax support
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Use Advice Lewisham for wider money problems
Helpful if the issue is more than one Council Tax bill.
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Lewisham lists Advice Lewisham on 0800 231 5453 for enquiries about benefits, housing, debt, employment, immigration, family and consumer issues.
Lewisham also points residents to MoneyHelper on 0800 138 7777 for free, confidential money advice.
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Tell Lewisham if you are struggling to pay
Early contact is better than ignoring reminders.
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Open Lewisham’s official “Problems paying your council tax” page. It explains support, recovery and what to do if you cannot keep up with payments.
Official problems paying page: Problems paying your council tax
Lewisham Council Tax Tips Most Residents Learn Too Late
These practical checks can help you avoid wrong payments, missed bills, login confusion, delayed support and avoidable arrears.
Save your 8-digit account number
Lewisham uses the Council Tax account number for payment, MyLewisham linking, bank transfer references and contact forms.
Check MyLewisham before calling
If your account is linked, you can view payment history, previous charges, letters and balance details without waiting on the phone.
Remember online billing changes post
Lewisham says accessing bills, statement or balance online automatically signs you up for electronic billing, so paper bills stop.
Use the exact bank reference
For online banking, quote only your Council Tax account number. Extra text can delay matching the payment.
Check discounts after household changes
When someone moves in or out, Lewisham may create a new bill and assign a new account number, so update manual payment references.
Do not wait for arrears to grow
Use Council Tax Support, Advice Lewisham and the problems paying page early if your income has changed.
Lewisham Council Tax Moving Home, Change of Address, New Account Number and Online Billing
If you move into Lewisham, move out of Lewisham or move within the borough, tell the council quickly. Lewisham says you need to log into MyLewisham to tell them you have moved, or register first if you do not already have an account.
| Situation | What to Tell Lewisham | Why It Matters |
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| Moving into Lewisham | New address, move-in date, occupiers and tenancy or ownership details. | Creates the Council Tax account and account number. |
| Moving out of Lewisham | Leaving date, forwarding address and final account information. | Helps stop charges after liability ends. |
| Moving within Lewisham | Old and new address with exact dates. | Closes one account and creates another. |
| Someone moves in | Adult name and move-in date. | May end Single Person Discount or change liability. |
| Someone moves out | Adult name and move-out date. | May change discounts or who is liable. |
Official moving page: Manage your council tax and tell us you’ve moved
Lewisham Council Tax Arrears, Missed Payment, Reminder, Recovery and Struggling to Pay
Council Tax arrears can become serious if ignored. Lewisham’s own FAQ warns residents that if Council Tax is not paid, they could face extra costs and court action. The best step is to check the account, check support and contact the council early.
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Check your balance and payment history
Know the exact issue before contacting the council.
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Use MyLewisham if linked, or use the automated phone balance route. Lewisham’s FAQ says online and weekend payments may take time to update, so check carefully before making duplicate payments.
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Check discounts and Council Tax Support
The bill may reduce if your circumstances qualify.
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If your income, benefits or household have changed, check Council Tax Support, Single Person Discount, student rules, carers discount and disability reduction before agreeing to a payment amount you cannot maintain.
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Use Lewisham’s problems paying page
Official guidance is safer than ignoring recovery letters.
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Open Lewisham’s official problems paying page. It gives support routes and explains recovery if Council Tax is not paid.
Official page: Problems paying your council tax
Lewisham Council Tax Contact Number, Payment Phone, MyLewisham, Contact Form and Advice Numbers
Use the right Lewisham Council Tax route depending on what you need. Keep your Council Tax account number, full name, property address, payment date, bill amount and discount or support question ready before calling or using the form.
| Contact / Resource | Best For | Details |
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| Payment phone line | Card payment by phone. | 020 8690 8707 |
| Council Tax team | Bills, account queries, discounts, payment questions. | 020 8690 9666 Monday to Friday, 9am–3pm |
| MyLewisham login | Online account, bill access, payment history and letters. | Login or Register |
| Council Tax contact page | Official enquiry route and contact guidance. | Contact us |
| Advice Lewisham | Benefits, housing, debt and employment advice. | 0800 231 5453 |
| MoneyHelper | Free and confidential money advice. | 0800 138 7777 |
Lewisham Council Tax FAQs
Quick answers for residents searching Lewisham Council Tax pay online, bands, discounts, online account, MyLewisham login, phone number, support, moving home and arrears help.
How do I pay Lewisham Council Tax online?▾
Use Lewisham Council’s official Pay your council tax page and choose the secure online payment portal. You need your Council Tax account number from your bill.
What is the Lewisham Council Tax phone payment number?▾
Lewisham lists 020 8690 8707 as the direct telephone line for Council Tax card payments.
How do I log in to my Lewisham Council Tax account?▾
Use Lewisham’s official Login or Register page for MyLewisham. Once linked to Council Tax, it can show payment history, previous charges and letters.
What are Lewisham Council Tax charges for 2026/27?▾
Lewisham lists 2026/27 charges from Band A £1,491.56 to Band H £4,474.67. Band D is listed as £2,237.33.
How do I check my Lewisham Council Tax band?▾
Use GOV.UK’s official Council Tax band checker, then compare the band with Lewisham’s official Council Tax bands page.
Can I get Lewisham Single Person Discount?▾
Yes. Lewisham says if only one person over 18 lives in the property, they may be able to reduce your Council Tax by 25%. You can only claim it for your main home.
Can I apply for Lewisham Council Tax Support?▾
Yes. Use Lewisham’s official Council Tax Support page if you are struggling to pay because of income, benefits or household circumstances.
What is the Lewisham Council Tax contact number?▾
Lewisham lists 020 8690 9666 for the Council Tax team. Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm.
How do I find my Lewisham Council Tax account number?▾
Lewisham says your Council Tax account number is an 8-digit number that usually starts with 4 or 7. It is on your annual bill below the heading and may also be available in MyLewisham.
Can I pay Lewisham Council Tax by online banking?▾
Yes. Lewisham lists sort code 20-00-00, account number 93380513 and account name London Borough of Lewisham. Use only your Council Tax account number as the reference.
How do I tell Lewisham I have moved?▾
Use the official Manage your council tax page and the “Tell us you’ve moved” route. Lewisham says you need to log into MyLewisham or register first.
Is UKCouncilTax.org the official Lewisham Council website?▾
No. UKCouncilTax.org is an independent guide. Always use official Lewisham Council and GOV.UK pages for payments, applications, account updates and legal decisions.