Paying your Council Tax

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Who should pay Council Tax

Usually the person living in the property is responsible for paying Council Tax, if it is their sole or main residence and they are over the age of 18. Some people are not counted or are disregarded.

Ways to pay your Council Tax bill

There are many ways to pay your Council Tax but the easiest way is to set up a Direct Debit or pay online.

Apply for a Council Tax refund

If your Council Tax account is in credit, you can ask for a refund.

If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax

If you are struggling to pay you can contact us, check if you can get a reduction or extend your payments.

Request to extend your Council Tax payments

You can pay your Council Tax instalments over 12 months instead of 10 months to help lower your monthly cost.

What happen if you do not pay your Council Tax

If you fail to pay your Council Tax in accordance with the demand notice issued, you will face recovery action, which may include being taken to court where additional costs are incurred.

Council Tax Exceptional Hardship

Who can apply, what you need to provide with your application, and how to ask for a review if you do not agree with a decision on your application.