Council tax
- Which? helps you understand how council tax works
- Check how much council tax you should have to pay
- Learn how to cut your council tax bill
- Find out who is exempt from paying council tax
- What to do if you disagree with your council tax bill
What's in this guide
Understanding council tax
Council tax is a yearly charge, based on the value of your home.
Council tax bands
Properties are put into different bands depending on their value
Paying council tax
Council tax is normally payable in 10 monthly instalments
Reducing your council tax bill
Council tax bills are sometimes reduced, depending on the circumstances of the payer
Disputing a council tax bill
If you disagree with a council tax bill, you can appeal against it
