Council Tax
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Smart Assistant
Did you know that we now have a smart assistant facility for Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates. You can get an immediate response to most frequently asked questions, 24/7, by pressing the chatbot in the bottom right hand corner of your device.
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Paying your Council Tax
Ways you can pay your Council Tax.
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Council Tax rates
Information on Council Tax rates and Council Tax bands.
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Council Tax discounts and reductions
Information on Council Tax reductions and exemptions.
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Change of address
Let us know a change of address.
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Register for Council Tax
Register yourself for Council Tax.
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Register tenants for Council Tax
Landlords or Letting Agents registration form for Tenants for Council Tax.
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Council Tax change in circumstances
Let us know a change in your circumstances.
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How Council Tax is spent 2024/25
Information on how Council Tax will be spent in 2024/25.
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Difficulties paying your Council Tax
Contact us if you're having difficulties making payments.
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Your Council Tax bill explained
Help us to understand your Council Tax bill and what it all means.
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View your Council Tax account online
Sign up for an online account to securely view your Council Tax.
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Who is responsible for paying Council Tax on a property?
Find out who is responsible for paying Council Tax.
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Receive your Council Tax bill by email
Sign up and receive your Council Tax bills straight to your inbox.
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Contact Centre appointment
Make an appointment to see a Council advisor at the Contact Centre.
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Preston City Council, DWP and HMRC Digital Economy Act Data Sharing Pilot
Information on a data sharing pilot taking place with DWP and HMRC to help reduce debt owed and combat fraud against the public sector.
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Council Tax voice, text and email messaging service
About our voice, text and email messaging reminder service.