Council Tax
Council Tax is payable on every domestic property and pays part of the cost of services provided by your local councils.
These services include:
- education
- fire and police services
- roads
- libraries
- rubbish collections
- planning
Council Tax charges are worked out based on the banding of your property.
Council Tax is a daily charge that is paid over 10 or 12 monthly instalments.
Tell us you're moving or change your address
Report a change of circumstances so we can update your account, including how to ask for a refund if your Council Tax account is in credit.
Council Tax Support, discounts, exemptions and premiums
Find out what discounts or exemptions you may be able to apply for
Council Tax bands, charges and completion notices
Check your property's Council Tax band and charges
If you cannot pay your Council Tax bill
If you are struggling to pay your council tax bill, find out more about how we can help and what happens if payment is not made
Apply for benefits
If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax you may be eligible for Council Tax Support. Find out how to apply.
Information leaflets 2024/25
For more information about Council Tax, please read the Council Tax leaflet 2024/25 (PDF)
For more information about how your Council Tax is spent, please read the Your Council Tax leaflet 2024/25 (PDF)
and the Financial information for residents and Council Tax charges leaflet 2024/25 (PDF)
To view information on the West Sussex County Council element of your council tax, including details of the Adult Social Care precept, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/finance-and-budgets. For a hard copy of this information please email counciltax@westsussex.gov.uk
For more information about how you support Sussex Police, please read the Sussex Police leaflet 2024/25 (PDF)