Council Tax

Council Tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services Liverpool City Council provides for the citizens of Liverpool.

• • Register for Council Tax or tell us about a change

    Register for a Council Tax account, or tell us if you're moving house, leaving Liverpool or changed your name.

• • How to pay your Council Tax

    You can pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit, online or via online banking, post office counter or PayPoint, or over the phone.

• How much? Find out what Council Tax band you are in and how much you should pay.
• Access your account online Access your account using your online key and reference number.
• Discounts and exemptions See if you're eligible to pay less Council Tax or if your property is exempt.
• Who should pay Council Tax? Find out who is responsible for paying the Council Tax bill if there is more than one person living in the property.
• Problems paying? Tell us if you're struggling to pay, what happens if you don't pay and how we recover Council Tax debt.
• Register for e-billing Get your bills by email rather than post - it's cost effective and good for the environment!
• Your Council Tax explained Why you pay Council Tax, what the money is used for and Council Tax information guides.
• Understanding your bill We explain how your Council Tax bill is broken down and what it means.
• Understanding your court summons We explain what a court summons letter is and what it means.
• Understanding your reminder notice You will get a reminder notice if you miss a payment. We explain how the notice is broken down and what it means.
• Empty properties and second homes Extra charges apply to properties that have been empty and unfurnished for a period of time. Twice the normal Council Tax charge applies to second homes.