Council Tax information

Who needs to pay Council Tax

Find out who has to pay the Council Tax for a property, how Council Tax works and who can get a Council Tax discount.

How much Council Tax is 2025 to 2026

Find out how Council Tax bands are decided, which band your property is in, and the amount of Council Tax you need to pay.

The legality of Council Tax

Our position on Council Tax and the basis for our lawful collection of it.

Council Tax for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Find out how we decide who should pay Council Tax for properties that are shared by more than one household.

Council Tax for empty properties

What the Council Tax charges on empty properties are, and when you don't need to pay.