Council Tax

Valuation Office Agency Delays Affecting Council Tax

Please note: The Valuation Office are taking longer than usual to determine a Council Tax valuation band for newly built properties which is leading to delays in the Council being able to send a council tax bill. The current timescales can be found on GOV.UK.

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Pay your Council Tax
Easy ways to pay your Council Tax including Direct Debit payments.
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How much is my Council Tax?
Find out how much Council Tax you should pay.
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About Council Tax
Council Tax contributes towards the council’s running expenses in providing services to the community.
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Manage your account online
Sign up or manage your  online Council Tax accounts.
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Paperless billing

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Council Tax Bands

Valuation bands for your house type and area.

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Council tax discounts, exemptions and reductions
See if you're eligible to pay less or if your property is exempt.
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Change of circumstances

You must tell us if your personal circumstances have changed as this may affect your Council Tax Payments.

Council tax premiums
Council tax premiums for empty properties and second homes
Difficulties paying your bill?
We want to help you pay your council tax and may be able to come to a payment arrangement that you can afford.
Fraud Investigation
The Council has a dedicated Corporate Fraud Team whose role it is to ensure financial probity and security as well as carrying out investigations for the prevention and detection of crime. 
Review of Council Tax single person discounts
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC is currently conducting a review of all single person discounts granted to residents who live alone. 
Empty Homes Review

While properties remain empty it is important that property owners are paying the correct amount of council tax and therefore the Council will regularly undertake a review of empty properties.

Council Tax text, e-mail and voice messaging
If you fall behind on your Council Tax payments, and we hold contact information for you, we may contact you by text message, email and/or phone call with a pre-recorded message.