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Find out the Council Tax band for a property, register any changes to the property or challenge the band in England or Wales by looking up the property's address or postcode online
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
How to find the rateable value of a business property: compare it with other properties and challenge your property’s rateable value if it’s in Wales.
Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income or benefits - this replaced Council Tax Benefit
Check your council's website to find out when your rubbish will be collected
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
Use this service to send your lease and rent details to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you've been contacted by them
Your Council Tax bill - how to work it out, who has to pay, discounts and exemptions for students and disabled people, second homes, empty properties, paying the bill and getting the Council Tax rebate.
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
Estimate your business rates by multiplying the rateable value of your business property by a multiplier value set by the government.
Find out who your local councillor is
Private renting as a tenant - repairs, rent increases and arrears, settling disputes, deposits and your rights and responsibilities.
Apply for a needs assessment by social services through your local council - support, home care help, disability equipment, day centres, care homes
Apply for financial help to make your home suitable for a disabled person
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
Arrange for the collection of garden waste by your council
Apply to your local council for equipment or help adapting your home if you’re disabled
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
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