Council Tax is collected and used by councils to help pay for local services like schools, the police and waste collections. Find out more about what how your council tax is spent.
Manage your Council Tax online
Sign in or register for an account to manage your Council Tax online using our self-service portal. Through the portal you can:
- view your council tax information
- set up or amend an existing direct debit
- receive paperless bills
- tell us that you have moved
Registering only takes a few minutes. You will need your Council Tax account reference number to complete your application. This is shown on your most recent bill.
Request a copy of your bill
You can request a copy of the last bill that we sent to you.
Ask about your Council Tax
If you require further help with your Council Tax, please contact us.
We can assist you with adding or removing a name from an account, applying for an exemption and other Council Tax related enquiries.
If you need help with paying your Council Tax, please get in touch.
How your bill is calculated
Council Tax is calculated on a daily basis and is payable over ten or twelve months starting on 1 April each year. Each monthly instalment is due on the 1st of each month, unless you pay by Direct Debit. We offer a comprehensive range of payment methods.
Council Tax is based on a banded property valuation of dwellings. The amount you pay depends on:
- the number of adults living in your property
- which Council Tax band the property is in
The amount of Council Tax payable for each band is based on the requirements of the district council and the needs of the major precepting authorities (e.g. Hertfordshire County Council).
Your Council Tax 2025-26
You can view a breakdown of the charges, the full list of precepting authorities and local parish councils, and the annual billing financial leaflets below.
There is also a full explanation of the calculation of the Council Tax increase for Hertfordshire County Council for 2025-26. Hertfordshire County Council's information about Council Tax covers details about the Adult Social Care Precept details on the front of your bill.
If you require a paper copy of any of these documents, please contact us.