Council Tax
Council tax is set by the Council and is charged on all dwellings.
In general, the residents of a dwelling are liable for the tax whether they own or rent the property, provided they are over 18.
In some circumstances the owner may be liable instead of the residents. An owner will also be liable to pay if the property is unoccupied unless it is exempt.
Council Tax Charges
Details of charges nationally can be found on the Communities and Local Government Website [external link]
Council tax bills are sent out each year for the 1st April. Bills are payable in 10 monthly instalments from April to January although the number of instalments is reduced if the bill is sent out later in the year, for example, if you move house.
From April 2008 instalment payments are due on the 1st day of the month although other dates are available if you choose to pay by direct debit. You can set up a direct debit over the phone by calling (01325) 388373.