Council tax

Check your Council tax band

Find out Council tax bands and charges for 2013/2014.

Set up a Council tax account

Provide us with your details to set up a Council Tax account if, for example, you are new to Edinburgh or have taken over ownership or rental of a property within Edinburgh for the first time.

Ways to pay Council tax and Non-domestic rates

Choose the option which suits, for example, pay online or pay by direct debit.

Change in your address, circumstances or personal details

If you already have a Council tax account, let us know of any changes, for example, a change of address, change of name, change in who is living with you, a property becomes empty and unfurnished, you are leaving Edinburgh or any other change that may affect your entitlements.

Apply for a Council tax discount, exemption or band reduction

Discounts are available to a range of people including carers, single occupants, long term patients and students. Some properties may be eligible for an exemption from Council tax or a band reduction.

Apply for Council tax benefit or Housing benefit

If you have a low income you may be eligible for benefit to help pay your Council tax or rent.

Check your Council tax account online via 'Citizen's Account' 

If you have a Council tax account, register or log-in to the 'Citizen's Account' system to view your Council tax account details online. (The Citizen's Account system provides financial details of Council Tax, Non-Domesitc Rates and Benefits accounts only. The system has a different registration process from registering with the Council website). If you are having problems with this system, please contact revenuesbenefits.systems@edinburgh.gov.uk.

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Find out how Council tax is used

Council tax is set by the City of Edinburgh Council to fund local services such as schools, libraries, leisure facilities and rubbish collection.

Revenues and Benefits customer service standards

Find out about our standards of service and how we are performing.

Scottish Water

Contact Scottish Water about the water or sewerage charges in your Council tax bill.

Scottish Government information on Council tax

Find information leaflets which explain the Council tax system.