The Council Tax is a property-based charge with only one bill for each household. The amount payable will depend on the value band that the property is placed into by the Valuation Office Agency of the Inland Revenue. If you wish to find out the valuation band of a property, please contact the City Council or visit the Inland Revenue web site
The charge is based on the assumption that two or more adults are resident in the property. However, where there is only one resident, a 25% discount applies and where no one is resident, a 10% discount applies. Some people e.g. full time students, or elderly people receiving care, are not counted when calculating the number of residents. Some properties, such as those left empty and substantially unfurnished will be exempt from Council Tax for up to six months.
You can view your Council Tax balance online here. Find out ways to pay your Council Tax, including debit card and direct debit.
Find out about discounts and exemptions that you may be eligible for and what you need to do to apply for them.
Check what council tax band your property belongs to and what the council tax rates are for the coming year.
Find out about Council Tax Benefit. Download an application form.
Learn how your Council Tax is calculated and where the money is spent.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about Council Tax.
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