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Pay your council tax
You can make a single payment, set up a monthly direct debit or pay at your bank, Post Office or PayPoint outlet.
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Check your council tax balance
See how much you still need to pay for this year’s council tax. You’ll need your council tax reference number and PIN.
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Register for council tax e-billing
Sign up for e-billing and we’ll send you an email when your council tax bill is ready.
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Tell us you’re moving
If you’re moving into, out of, or within Newham, you’ll need to let us know so we can make sure you pay the right amount.
Council tax is the local tax which helps councils pay for the services they provide. Follow the link below to find out more about council tax and who should pay it.
What is council tax and who should pay it?
Sign up for e-billing and get your council tax bill via email
Find out the council tax band you should be paying, how we calculate your council tax and how to appeal if you believe you have been overcharged.
How to appeal if you think your band and/or your bill is wrong
There are lots of ways you can choose to pay your council tax, find out more about how to pay and choose the most convenient method for you.
You may be eligible for a discount or be exempt from paying council tax under certain circumstances, for example if you’re a single occupier, if you are on a low income, or if you’re a landlord whose property is going to be empty and unfurnished for 1 month.
Council tax discounts and exemptions
Properties exempt from council tax
Appeal a council tax discount or exemption decision
If you’re new to the borough, or you’re moving to a new home, you’ll need to let us know so that we can make sure you pay the right amount. If you’re a landlord, the responsibility to make sure council tax is paid remains with you.