Council Tax

Pay your Council Tax

Pay your Council Tax via our online systems or set up a Direct Debit with us

View your account online

View your balance and instalments for online services such as Council Tax, Business Rates and Housing Benefits

Change of address

Let us know you are moving in, out or within West Northamptonshire

Falling behind with payments

What to do if you are falling behind with Council Tax payments and how we deal with debt

What to do in the event of a death

A relative, friend or solicitor of the deceased should inform the Council Tax office about the death of an occupant of a property

Council Tax reductions, discounts and exemptions

Details on Council Tax reduction, discounts, disregards and exemptions and ways to reduce your bill

Request a Council Tax refund

If your Council Tax account is in credit you can request a refund

Your Council Tax explained

This information comprises part of your Council Tax demand note where your bill has been issued by electronic notification

Your Council Tax bill 2025-26

Frequently asked questions regarding your annual Council Tax demand

Council Tax liability

Information outlining who is liable to pay and what constitutes a sole or main residence

Council Tax bands and charges

Find out how much you will need to pay for your Council Tax band

How your Council Tax is spent

How your Council Tax bill breaks down to pay for local services

New builds, empty properties and second homes

See how we work out Council Tax payments on new builds, empty properties, second homes and annexes