Council tax

Council tax is a local property tax set up by councils to help pay for local services.

Pay by direct debit

​If you have a bank or building society account, direct debit is the easiest and safest way to pay.

How much you pay

​The rate of council tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in.

 
  • Pay your council tax

    Pay online, set up a direct debit or see other ways you can pay your council tax.
  • Reductions

    Find out about reductions that are available for council tax payers in various situations.
  • When someone dies

    Here you can find out what you need to do about council tax when someone dies.
  • Appeals

    You can appeal if you think you should not be liable to pay, or if you think your home is in the wrong band.
  • Who is liable

    Find out who is responsible for paying council tax for a property.
  • Service standards

    What you can expect from the council tax service, plus recent service performance figures.

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