Council tax is a local property tax. Council tax applies to all residential properties such as houses, bungalows, flats, maisonettes, houseboats and mobile homes, regardless of whether they are rented or owned. What do you need to do today? Pay your council tax Find out about discounts and exemptions Tell us about a change of address Register to receive your bill by email Council tax charges Property valuation bands determine how much council tax you pay Council tax support Help for people on low incomes Who should pay? Who is responsible for paying council tax Your guide to council tax Find out about council tax and where your money goes. Click on the image below to view online, or you can download a PDF version. Additional information Change of address Council tax charges Council tax e-billing Data sharing How to pay your council tax New discounts on annexes from April 2014 Who is responsible for paying council tax?