Can’t afford to pay council tax; what happens next?

[coldinearlyspring]

Slightly complicated one as it isn’t mine; I’ve been paying council tax for a relative who is autistic (but not diagnosed) and vulnerable but ‘high functioning.’ He basically falls into that grey space where he can’t fully function independently but also isn’t eligible for support (and probably wouldn’t engage anyway.)

So he moved into his flat February 2024 and didn’t pay the council tax so it obviously built up. I started paying it back and I have paid all of it bar £350. I just can’t afford to pay it this month because my pay has gone down.

I obviously need to speak to the council but I’m wondering what’s going to happen, what they will be likely to say? This payment was already part of a payment plan and I have made three payments before and this was the last instalment.

Eventually, yes, but I was hoping someone might be able to tell me if it was likely any sort of grave would be given as it isn’t him who is paying, it’s me. Anyway it Is sorted now.

He could be considered mentally impaired, ADHD can meet the criteria. Speak the council you might be surprised.

I meant, is he paying council tax now or will you pay off the last lot and then be left dealing with the same situation again? It’s so kind of you to take on this burden!