Council tax

Find out how to pay your council tax or business rates or whether you are eligible for a discount or exemption, and tell us of any changes in your circumstances

What is council tax?

Council tax is the system of local taxation used to part fund the services provided by local government

How council tax is spent

The money is divided between the county and city councils and the police and fire authorities

View my council tax account

Get information about your instalments are due and how much you have already paid

Council tax bands and charges

All properties are given a valuation band which determines how much council tax must be paid

Responsibilities for paying council tax

Usually the owner-occupier or tenant is responsible for paying

Pay your council tax

You can pay by direct debit, online, or in a number of other ways

Difficulties paying council tax

What do do if you cannot pay your bill

Changes in circumstance affecting council tax

You must inform us if you have a chnge in your household or you move house

Council tax discounts

You may qualify for a reduction in your council tax bill

Council tax exemptions

Various exemptions are available that mean you do not need to pay council tax for your property

Council tax discounts and exemptions for students, apprentices and trainees

Certain students are exempt from council tax or eligible to receive a discount

Council tax information for owners, landlords, managing agents and housing associations

Your responsibility for keeping us informed and how it helps you

Council tax reduction for disabled people

You may qualify for a reduction if your property has been adapted for a disapled person who lives with you

Council tax and bereavement

What to do when somebody dies

Council tax appeals

You should appeal directly to the council if you disagree with any decision relating to liability, discounts, reductions for disabilities, or exemptions if you are:

Council tax reminders, court summons and liability orders

What will happen if you do not pay your council tax

Business rates

Paying your business rates, and qualifying for discounts and exemptions

Single Person Discount review

We are conducting a review of all single person discounts offered to residents who live alone

Single Person Discount review: Validation

Validation form for the single person discount review

Top tasks

Contact

General council tax queries
01223 457790
revenues@cambridge.gov.uk

Telephone payments
01223 457779

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