Council Tax

Coronavirus update - paying your Council Tax

The coronavirus outbreak is having a significant impact on our residents, especially if you have suffered a sudden drop in income. If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax please email revenue.service@liverpool.gov.uk. You can also use our online services to tell us of changes.

Government has confirmed a Council Tax reduction for low income families. Read more advice and support.

Council Tax

Council Tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services Liverpool City Council provides for the citizens of Liverpool.

Register or tell us about a change

Register for a Council Tax account, or tell us if you're moving house, leaving Liverpool or changed your name.

How to pay

There are a number of ways to pay your Council Tax.

How much?

Find out what Council Tax band you are in and how much you should pay.

Access your account online

Access your account using your online key and reference number.

Discounts and exemptions

See if you're eligible to pay less Council Tax or if your property is exempt.

Who should pay Council Tax?

Find out who is responsible for paying the Council Tax bill if there is more than one person living in the property.

Problems paying?

Tell us if you're struggling to pay, what happens if you don't pay and how we recover Council Tax debt.

Register for e-billing

Get your bills by email rather than post - it's cost effective and good for the environment!

Your Council Tax explained

Why you pay Council Tax, what the money is used for and Council Tax information guides.