Council Tax

Pay your Council Tax, tell us you're moving or apply for a Council Tax discount.

Paying your Council Tax

Pay your Council Tax, what to do if you can't pay and how to ask for a refund if you've paid too much.
Tell us about a change of address or tenancy

If you're a resident, landlord or student, tell us you're moving in or out of Brighton & Hove or update your tenancy details.
Council Tax discounts

Find out if you can get a Council Tax discount, how to stop your single person discount and how to apply for a Council Tax reduction.
Council Tax information

Who needs to pay Council Tax, how much it is and Council Tax information on empty properties and Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Your Council Tax bill

Find out how to view your Council Tax bill online, a guide to the information it shows and what to do if there's a mistake on your bill.
Tell us if someone has died
Let us know if someone who was living in a property has died, and how this affects Council Tax.

Service updates

  1. 09.05.2025
    Delays to response times and processing
    We're currently experiencing some technical issues with our document management system. This means our processing and response times are longer than usual.
    Read more about delays to response times and processing
  2. 08.04.2025
    Single person discount review
    We're reviewing all properties that currently get a Single Person Discount. Find out what to do if you receive a letter from us.
    Read more about single person discount review
See all service updates

Contact this service

Council Tax

  • Manage your Council Tax on our paying your Council Tax pages. 

    If you can't use our online services, phone 01273 291 291.

    Phonelines are open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 1:30pm. Closed on weekends and bank holidays.