Council Tax

The Council Tax is a local tax set by councils to help pay for local services. There is one bill per dwelling, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether it is owned or rented. Council Tax usually goes to pay for services provided to residents by the local councils such as refuse collection, education and social services.

As Durham is a two tier authority some of the services are provided by your local district council and some by the county council. Your local district council collects the payment for both the county council and district council services. The links below will give you more information about the cost of council services:

Council Tax and Budget 2008-2009
Council Tax and Budget 2007-2008
Council Tax and Budget 2006-2007
Council Tax and Budget 2005-2006
Council Tax Benefits
Budgetary Process

Enquiries about district council services and payment of your council tax bill should be made to your local district council, please choose the appropriate district council:
Council Tax information for Chester-le-Street area.
Council Tax information for Derwentside area.
Council Tax information for Durham City area.
Council Tax information for Easington area.
Council Tax information for Sedgefield area.
Council Tax information for Teesdale area.
Council Tax information for Wear Valley area.