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Council tax: bands, discounts and paying
A local tax paid by most households in England, Wales and Scotland. If you live alone you can usually get a 25% discount. Northern Ireland uses domestic rates instead.
Official links
Show links for:
| Official source | Applies to |
|---|---|
| GOV.UK: council tax www.gov.uk/council-tax | England, Wales |
| GOV.UK: check your council tax band www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands | England, Wales |
| GOV.UK: pay your council tax www.gov.uk/pay-council-tax | England, Wales, Scotland |
| GOV.WALES: council tax www.gov.wales/council-tax | Wales |
| mygov.scot: council tax www.mygov.scot/council-tax | Scotland |
| nidirect: domestic rates (rate rebate) www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/applying-rate-rebate | Northern Ireland |
Who handles it
Handled by your local council This procedure is done with the council where you live. Find your council »
Step by step
- Find your local council.
- Tell them you have moved in and check your band.
- Ask for any discount that applies, such as the single person discount.