Council Tax and benefits

The OpenPortal system for Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Business Rates is currently unavailable until Tuesday 3 March. This is to carry out essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Pay Council Tax

Make a Council Tax payment and find out the different ways you can pay

Manage your account online

Manage your Council Tax account and Business Rates account online. Make and view a benefit claim. Sign up to paperless billing.

Help if you're struggling with living costs

It’s important to know what help and support is available now – that could benefit you, a relative, friend or neighbour.

Council Tax Support

Find out if you are eligible for help with your Council Tax payments and how to apply

Housing Benefit and Universal Credit

Find out if you are eligible for Housing Benefit or Universal Credit and how to apply

Report a change in circumstances

Let us know if you are moving house or if anything has changed which may affect your payments

Council Tax discounts and exemptions

When and how you can make reduced payments on your Council Tax

Council Tax bands, charges and appeals

How much you will be paying and how you can appeal if you think the band is wrong

Report a change in benefit circumstances

Let us know if anything has changed that might affect your benefits

Liability, legislation and general information about Council Tax

If you are liable to pay Council Tax, you must make your payments

Second homes

Second homes are classed as properties which are furnished but not occupied as anyone's main home. Find out about how Council Tax is charged on this type of property