Council Tax
Who pays Council Tax?
To work out who will have to pay, look down the list below. As soon as you reach a description which applies to someone in your house, that person will be “liable” for the bill.
- Resident Owner
- Resident Tenant
- Resident Sub-Tenant
- Any other Resident
- Non Resident Owner (normally when the property is unoccupied)
A resident is a person or couple who are 18 years or over and live in the dwelling as their sole or main residence. Persons working away from home are normally still considered to be resident.
These rules mean that the owner-occupier or tenant occupier (including council tenants) will usually have to pay the tax.
- What is Council Tax?
- Do I pay for Water and Sewerage charges?
- How much will I pay?
- Do I get a discount if I live on my own?
- Are any other discounts available?
- Could your property be exempt?
- Do I get any reduction if I am disabled?
- Can I get any help to pay my Council Tax?
- How do I pay the amount due for Council Tax?
- What happens if I get behind with my payments?
- Can I appeal if I disagree with the Council’s decision on a discount or exemption?
- Who can I contact for help?
- A Guide to Council Tax
Who can I contact for help?
To discuss any Council Tax issues:-
Call the Local Taxation Section on
01595 744683
To find out about Council Tax Benefit:-
Call the Benefits Section on
01595 744682
To find out about Income Support, Working Families Tax Credit, Jobseekers
Allowance and Disabilities Benefit:-
Call the Benefits Agency on 01595 732000
To discuss arrears of Rent or Council Tax:-
Call the Income and Recovery Section
or telephone 01595 744624 / 744622 / 744639