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Paying Council Tax

Find out who pays, how to pay, get a refund or check a payment. What happens if you do not pay.

How much Council Tax you must pay

Check your Council Tax band and charge. Find out how to appeal your bill or a decision.

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Check for Council Tax discounts or exemptions, for example if you're on low income or a student.

Tell us about a change

You must report changes that may affect Council Tax, like address, household and tenancy changes, or if someone dies.

Council Tax prize draw

Details and terms and conditions of our Council Tax prize draw for 2025.

If you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax bill

What to do if you're struggling to pay your Council Tax bill. Find out where to get financial support.

How we manage Council Tax

Our budget and how we spend it. What other organisations and authorities Council Tax money is spent on.

How we contact you about Council Tax

How to check an email or text about your Council Tax is really from us.

If you do not pay

Find out what happens if you do not pay your Council Tax. You should not ignore notices.

Homes for Ukraine and help with Council Tax

Council Tax reductions for HFU sponsors and Ukranians

Page last updated: 2 May 2025

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