How Council Tax works
Paying your bill
Your Council Tax bill tells you:
- how much you have to pay for the year
- how that amount has been worked out
- the dates you have to pay
The cost is usually split into 10 monthly payments. Contact your local council immediately if you’re having trouble paying - they can help you, for example by spreading your payments over 12 months instead of 10.
The council can take action to reclaim any debts you owe if you get behind with your payments.
Ways to pay
You can usually pay your Council Tax online.
You can also use ‘Paypoint’, ‘Payzone’ or ‘Quickcards’ for cash payments at post offices, banks, newsagents and convenience stores.
Check your bill to find out which other payment methods you can use.
If you’ve overpaid
Contact your local council if you’ve paid too much Council Tax and have not received an automatic refund.