Council tax advice guides

Discover how council tax works, why you pay it, and which groups of people and properties are exempt.

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Council tax calculator

Council tax calculator

Enter a postcode to see how much the local authority charges for each council tax band.

22 March 2024

Council tax bands

Council tax bands

Find out how your council tax band is calculated, and how to make a challenge to get it changed.

22 March 2024

Paying council tax

Paying council tax

Find out how to pay your council tax bill, what happens if you fail to make your payments on time, and how to get financial help if you can't pay

22 March 2024

How to get a council tax reduction or refund

Everything you need to know about applying for a council tax exemption, discount or refund

22 March 2024

Council tax calculator 2024-25

Use our 2024-25 council tax calculator to find out how much local authorities are charging for each council tax band, simply by entering a postcode.

22 March 2024

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