How to pay your Council Tax
Council tax is calculated on a daily basis and is payable over ten months starting on the 1st April of each year. Unless paid by Direct Debit each monthly instalment falls due on the 1st of each month. The council offers a comprehensive range of payment methods.
Direct Debit
is the most cost effective, simple and efficient method of paying your Council Tax. It has many advantages including;
- Not having to remember to make a payment
- Helps you with your budgeting requirements
- Saves you writing cheques
- Saves unnecessary trips to the Post Office
There are four payment dates to choose from: 1st, 8th, 15th or 25th of the month.
Please contact us to find out how easy it is.
We offer the following guarantees:
- We will advise you of the amounts taken on the date agreed before we take the first payment
- If changes are required, you will be notified at least 14 days in advance
- You can cancel at any time
- If an error is made, your Bank/Building Society is responsible for giving you a full and immediate refund.
Direct Payment Using Credit or Debit Cards
can be made using our Online Payments Service 
or by telephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To make an automated telephone payment, please call 01462 675796.
To speak to an Officer to make a telephone payment within office hours, please call 01462 474000.
Plastic swipe card
Payments can be made at any Post Office. Cash, cheques and credit or debit cards can be used. Please contact us to request a swipe card.
Standing order
Payments must be made in strict accordance with instalment details, and you remain responsible for the administration of this payment method.
Allow 10 working days for your payment to reach your Council Tax account and quote your Council Tax reference number when instructing your Bank/Building Society.
Payment should be made to:
North Hertfordshire District Council
Sort Code: 40-28-14
Account Number: 01014129
HSBC Bank, Station Place, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 3AJ.
By post
Payment should be sent to: North Hertfordshire District Council, PO Box 480, M33 0DE
Cheques should be made payable to North Hertfordshire District Council.
Please write your Council Tax reference on the reverse of the cheque. A receipt will not be issued unless specifically requested. Please note - Post-dated cheques will not be accepted. When a payment counterfoil is attached to a notice, please ensure you use it when making payment by post. The Council cannot accept any payments of Cash.
For further information contact us.
