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Council Tax

Pay Council Tax, check your Council Tax band and charges, tell us if you're moving home, check if you need to pay Council Tax, apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions, sign up to receive your bills electronically, empty property Council Tax premiums, apply for Council Tax empty property discounts, and more.

Pay Council Tax

You can pay Council Tax by Direct Debit, online, or by telephone.

Check your Council Tax band and charges

Find out which Council Tax band your home is in and what the charges are for that band.

Tell us if you're moving home

We need to know your new address so we can send you an accurate Council Tax bill.

Check if you need to pay Council Tax

Find out who is responsible for paying Council Tax and if you're exempt from paying.

Apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions

Find out what discounts, reductions and exemptions you may be able to claim to reduce your Council Tax bill.

Empty property Council Tax premiums

Find out what extra Council Tax you may have to pay if you own an empty property, and whether you may qualify for an exemption or an exception to the premium.

Apply for Council Tax empty property discounts

If your property is unoccupied for a short period of time you may be able to reduce your Council Tax bill.

Get help to pay your Council Tax bill

If you are having trouble paying your Council Tax, there are lots of ways we can help you.

What your Council Tax is used for

How we will distribute the money we receive from Council Tax in the 2025/26 financial year.

If we need to collect unpaid Council Tax

If you fall into arrears with your Council Tax you will face recovery action, which may include being taken to court.

Challenges to the legality of Council Tax

The status of being a 'freeman' does not exempt anyone from paying Council Tax.