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Council Tax

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  • Payments

    How to pay your council tax, set up an online account and what to do if you're having difficulty paying.

  • Moving and change of circumstance

    Let us know about a move or change in circumstances, so you pay the right amount of council tax.

  • Charges and bands

    A list of council tax bands, their charges and how to appeal if you think your band is wrong.

  • Discounts and exemptions

    Find out if you could get money off your council tax bill.

  • Council tax explained

    Where your money goes and a guide to your council tax bill.

  • Get a copy of your council tax bill

    You can get a copy of your Bristol City Council tax bill using our online form.

  • Empty properties and second homes

    Details of the council tax charges on empty properties and second homes.

  • Paperless bills

    Sign up for an online account so that you can get bills online instead of by post.

  • What happens if you refuse to pay your council tax

    The laws behind council tax, what happens if you don't pay, and our responses to council tax freedom of information (FOI) requests.

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