Late Council Tax payments

Last updated: 5 November 2025

Next review: 5 November 2026

If you do not pay your Council Tax on time, you could face court action and additional fees.

It’s a good idea to set up a Direct Debit to avoid late payments.

If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax, see what support is available or fill in our arrangement form as soon as possible.

If you miss an instalment, or your payment is late, we'll send you a reminder before taking action.