Services List What is Council Tax and Who Pays it Council tax is the main source of locally raised income for local authorities. The money collected is used to part-fund the many services provided for the local community. Council Tax Bands and Charges How council tax bands work, town and parish council charges and how to find your council tax band. Council Tax 2025/26 Council tax charges and information for Erewash properties from April 2025. Understanding your Bill Here are the guidelines to help you understand your council tax bill. How to Pay your Council Tax Setting up a Direct Debit and other ways to pay. Let us Know Your Circumstances have Changed We need to know about any changes in your household that could affect how much council tax you pay. Report a Death How to let us know if someone has passed away. Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions Check if you're eligible for a discount or reduction on your Council Tax bill – for example, if you're a full-time student or a sole occupier. Empty Property and Second Home Premium Information on what happens when your property has been empty for 12 months or longer. Do you Need Help Paying Council Tax? If you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with your council tax. Non Payment and Recovery What to do if you receive a reminder, final notice, court summons or liability order. Council Tax and Houses in Multiple Occupation If you have a property which is classed as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), then this may affect the way that you pay Council Tax. Landlord Responsibilities Find out about your responsibilities relating to council tax as a landlord. Freeman on the Land and Challenges to Payment of Council Tax The Council has seen an increased number of queries and information requests relating to 'Freeman on the Land' or the legality of the Council’s collection of Council Tax.
What is Council Tax and Who Pays it Council tax is the main source of locally raised income for local authorities. The money collected is used to part-fund the many services provided for the local community.
Council Tax Bands and Charges How council tax bands work, town and parish council charges and how to find your council tax band.
Let us Know Your Circumstances have Changed We need to know about any changes in your household that could affect how much council tax you pay.
Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions Check if you're eligible for a discount or reduction on your Council Tax bill – for example, if you're a full-time student or a sole occupier.
Empty Property and Second Home Premium Information on what happens when your property has been empty for 12 months or longer.
Do you Need Help Paying Council Tax? If you are on a low income, you may be able to get help with your council tax.
Non Payment and Recovery What to do if you receive a reminder, final notice, court summons or liability order.
Council Tax and Houses in Multiple Occupation If you have a property which is classed as a house in multiple occupation (HMO), then this may affect the way that you pay Council Tax.
Landlord Responsibilities Find out about your responsibilities relating to council tax as a landlord.
Freeman on the Land and Challenges to Payment of Council Tax The Council has seen an increased number of queries and information requests relating to 'Freeman on the Land' or the legality of the Council’s collection of Council Tax.
