Paying council tax

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Whether you own or rent your home, you may have to pay council tax. Find out who has to pay, how much you will have to pay and what to do if you fall into arrears.

What is council tax?

Find out more about council tax, who has to pay it, how much you will have to pay and help you can get if you are having difficulty paying it. Read more 

Council tax exemptions

In certain circumstances you may not have to pay council tax. Read more about this and how to arrange it with the council. Read more 

Council tax discounts

You may be able to get a discount on your council tax bill if you live alone or live with someone who is exempt from paying council tax. Find out more about getting a discount and who is exempt. Read more 

Reductions for disabled people

If you have a disability and your home is specially designed or adapted to meet your needs, or you need to have an extra room, you may be able to get your council tax bills reduced. Read more 

Council tax arrears

If you do not keep up to date with your council tax payments, you will find yourself with arrears. Find out more about the steps the council can take to try to get unpaid council tax and what you can do if you are having difficulty paying. Read more 

Council tax appeals

If you think that the council has made a mistake with your council tax bill, this page tells you how you can ask the council to look at the bill again.   Read more