Planned maintenance notice
We are carrying out essential maintenance on My Account from Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2025. During this time, our online Council Tax and Benefits services will be unavailable.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to improve our services.
Council Tax
Manage your Council Tax online and find out what, if and when you need to pay.
What do you want to do
These are some popular things residents can do online
Information and advice
Who pays Council Tax
Find out if you have to pay Council Tax
Bands and Charges
Your Council Tax bill will depend upon which band your property is in
Discounts and reductions
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for a discount or reduction in your Council Tax
Help paying your bill
If you are struggling to pay your bill, contact us as soon as possible. Help and advice is available
What happens if you don't pay
We will take action if you do not pay the amount due, or reach an agreement with us
Challenging your Council Tax bill
If you disagree with your band or bill, you may have the right to appeal
Empty property charges
From April 2024, if your property remains empty for more than a year you may be charged twice the usual council tax rate
Information for landlords
If you let out a property, you must tell us about all tenancy changes
What to do when someone dies
When a property owner dies, there are certain Council Tax exemptions that may apply