Council Tax

Council tax is the tax that pays for a proportion of local council services. The rest are paid for by business rates and central government.

Council tax is a property tax on domestic properties - but the size of the bill also depends on who lives in the home. Taxpayers who live alone get a 25% discount regardless of their income.

In this section, you can find out more about council tax - who has to pay it, how it is calculated, how your house is rated and your responsibilities. Choose a link from the menu below to find out more.