Council tax is a charge, collected by the council, to pay for the services we provide to our residents
What is council tax
Council tax is charged to each household in Rhondda Cynon Taf. It helps to pay for local services such as:
- Education
- Children's services
- Adult social care
- Roads and Highways
- Recycling and waste collections
- Emergency planning
- Leisure
Council tax and the council's budget 2026 to 2027
The council receives income from council tax, business rates, government grants, fees and charges, all of which contribute towards the costs of the services we provide.
Every year we publish a guide that breaks down how our budget is funded. You can view this below, along with some videos that help explain council tax.
Watch our video links:
South Wales police and commissioner's office budget
The council also collects tax on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales.
Reviewing council tax discounts and reductions
The Council continually reviews claims for council tax discounts and exemptions to make sure that only people who are eligible continue to receive them.
If you receive a letter from us, you need to check that the information we have about you is up to date. If you are receiving a discount but are no longer entitled to it, the discount will be removed. It may also be backdated based on the evidence available. Where appropriate, the Council may apply a financial penalty or take legal action if someone has not told us about a change in their circumstances.
To make sure that the information we hold about you stays up to date, inform us if your circumstances have changed.