Council Tax

Paying your Council Tax

Check who needs to pay Council Tax and who does not, the different ways you can pay, what happens if we have to recover money owed and Council Tax refunds.

Manage your Council Tax and business rates account online

Use your account to check your Council Tax balance, make payments, set up a Direct Debit or tell us you’re moving.

Tell us about a Council Tax change

Tell us if you're moving, apply for a discount or exemption, report if someone has died or a change in tenancy.

Council Tax discounts and exemptions

Depending on your circumstances we may be able to reduce the amount of Council Tax you pay.

Empty and second homes

Council Tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes, discounts and empty home reviews.

Council Tax bands and charges

Find out which band your property is in and how much you have to pay.

How Council Tax is calculated

The amount you pay depends on where you live, which band your home is given and if you are entitled to any discounts or exemptions.

Council Tax enquiries, appeals and valuations

What you can do if you think your bill is wrong or you disagree with a decision regarding your Council Tax.

Make an enquiry about Council Tax

Get in touch if you cannot find what you're looking for or need extra help.

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