Council tax

Pay council tax, change your address or reduce your bill

Your new council tax bill

Council tax bills for the new financial year which starts on 1 April 2025 were issued on 14 March 2025.

Pay your council tax

Council Tax is normally paid over 10 monthly instalments between April and January.

Setup a direct debit

The most convenient way of paying your council tax is by direct debit.

Change your address

If you are moving into, within or out of the district, please let us know.

View council tax band & charge

Find out what your council tax band is and how much you are charged.

View council tax discounts

There are a number of discounts available.

Sign up to paperless billing

You can use this service to sign up to receive your bills by email.

Second homes and empty properties

From 1 April 2025, Chichester District Council has decided to charge second and holiday homes an additional council tax charge.

Self-catering holiday accommodation

More information in this section

Pay your council tax

Can I get a disregard discount?

Council tax exemptions

Council tax FAQs

Council tax information & support

Council Tax legality

Council tax payment difficulties

Council tax students

Derelict vacant properties that require major works to make habitable

Energy bill support scheme - continuous cruisers

My council tax - information guide

New builds and completion notices

Revenues data protection

Second homes and empty properties

Taxation refund