Council Tax is a property tax, based on the capital value of a property as at 1st April 1991. The values of properties in England have been banded into groups A to H. A is the lowest band and H the highest.

One Council Tax bill is sent for each dwelling, whether it is a flat, bungalow, mobile home or houseboat and whether it is owned or rented.

If you are a resident tenant, own the property or live in the property, you will usually be liable for the Council Tax. If the property is empty, or it is no-one's main home, the owner, or in some cases, the leaseholder, is responsible for the bill.

The amount of council tax is set in February each year by the City and County Councils and the Police Authority. The bills are produced in March for the following financial year (1st April to 31st March).  Please use the following links for more details.

• Open Access
  View your council tax and business rates accounts on-line.
• E-Billing
  Receive your Council tax bill on line
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Information and advice on Council Tax including payment methods and property valuation.
• Council Tax Bands and Charges
  Your property has been assessed for Council Tax in one of eight valuation bands.
• Reducing Your Council Tax Bill
  Your council tax bill may be reduced by a discount, exemption, benefit, or disabled relief.
• Discount Categories
  A discount may be given if you live on your own or if you or a member of your household falls into one of the following categories.
• Second Homes and Empty Properties
  New legislation was introduced from 1st April 2004 in respect of second homes and empty properties.
• Reductions for Disabilites
  You may get a reduction in your Council Tax if someone in your household is disabled and needs extra space or a room to meet their special needs.
• Exemption Categories
  If your property falls into one of the following categories, you may be exempt from paying Council Tax.
• Change of Circumstances
  If your circumstances have changed, for example, you have changed address or someone has moved in with you, please tell us immediately as it may affect your Council Tax charge.
• Making a Council Tax payment
  You can pay your council tax bill using several different methods.
• Difficulty keeping up with payments
  If you are unable to pay your bill or keep up a payment agreement DO NOT delay in contacting us. This page gives you options to consider.
• Corporate Debt Scheme
  The scheme is designed to help Gloucester City tenants with multiple debts owing to the council, to take control of those debts and repay them in a structured way.
• Contact Us in Writing or by Telephone
  If you have an enquiry about council tax, please contact us for advice.
• Contact Us Online - Council Tax Enquiries
  Request a discount or exemption form or inform us of a change in circumstances by completing this simple form.
• Independent Advice
  Links to sites that provide further information and advice on Council Tax and other related topics.
• Downloadable Information Leaflets
  Click on the links below to download our information leaflets on Council Tax.

As well as administering council tax, the revenues service is responsible for:

• Business Rates
• Travel Concessions
• Cashiers Service
• Council Invoices

Gloucester City Council Revenues Services
Herbert Warehouse
The Docks
Gloucester
GL1 2EQ
Tel: 01452 396495
Email: revenues@gloucester.gov.uk

Click here for Housing and Council Tax Benefits Calculator

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last update: 01/03/07