Council Tax

Council Tax payments and refunds

How to pay your Council Tax, problems paying your Council Tax, what happens if you don't pay and how to request a refund.

What Council Tax is, bands and bills

What Council Tax is and how it's calculated, who is liable to pay, find your Council Tax band, charges and bills.

Manage your Council Tax in My Account

My Account is where you can view and manage your Council Tax online, 24 hours a day.

Tell us about a Council Tax change

Tell us you're moving home, about a change to your household or family or if someone has died.

Council Tax discounts, reductions and exemptions

Who qualifies for a Council Tax exemption, discount or reduction, including students and single people.

Council Tax and landlords

Tell us about tenancy changes, find out if you're responsible for paying Council Tax for a property.

Empty properties and second homes

Premium charges and exceptions for empty properties and second homes.

Contact us

How to contact us about your Council Tax.

Benefits and financial support

Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Crisis and Resilience Fund – Housing Payments, Universal Credit, Local Housing Allowances and advice for landlords.

Single Person Discount Review

Review of residents' accounts with a 25% Single Person Discount.

Ethical debt collection policy

Our approach to dealing with Council Tax arrears.