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What happens if you do not pay your Council Tax

If you fail to pay your Council Tax in accordance with the demand notice issued, you will face recovery action, which may include being taken to court where additional costs are incurred.

If you receive a text or voice message reminder 

Payments should reach your account by the due date in line with the bill issued. Failure to do so may result in automated recovery action being taken.

The text messages should:

  • be sent by Luton Borough Council and will show as Luton BC
  • includes the URL lutongov.uk/sms-tax to make a payment

Ensure you have your unique 8 digit Council Tax reference number ready

You may receive a voice message from the telephone number 01582 952217.

If you want to opt out of text message service

To opt out of receiving the text messages or inform us that your contact number has changed, complete our form below.

Manage Council Tax text message service