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Council tax

Log in to your online account Council tax is a local property tax set up by councils to help pay for local services.


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Pay your council tax
Pay online, set up a direct debit or find out how else you can pay your bill.

How much you pay: 2010-11
Council tax charges for each band and how to find out what band you are in.

Benefits and reductions
Council Tax Benefit - if you are on a low income you may be able to get help paying your council tax bill.
Disabled relief Student exemption
Single person's discount Severe mental impairment
More information about reductions and discounts.

When someone dies
What you need to do about council tax when someone dies.

More... Moving homeWhat happens if you don't pay / Services provided by council tax / Unoccupied properties


Council Tax payment card

New Council Tax payment cards replace Council Tax payment books from 1 April 2009.
More about the Council Tax payment card.


Contact us
Council tax enquiries
PO Box 58993, London SE6 9GZ
Tel: 020 8690 9666
AccessPoint Catford
Ground Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU
AccessPoint Deptford
AccessPoint, Wavelengths Library, Giffin Street, Deptford SE8 4RJ