Council tax

Council tax is your contribution to the many services we provide, such as collecting rubbish and providing housing.

As well as collecting council tax for the services we provide, we also collect council tax on behalf of other local authorities.

The majority of your council tax goes to Hampshire County Council and a proportion of your council tax also goes to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Paying your council tax

There are a number of ways to pay your council tax, including direct debit, online payments, by post or in person at our offices.

If for any reason you can’t pay your council tax, please let us know as soon as possible. We may be able to spread your payments over a longer period.

Tell us you're moving

If you are moving home within East Hampshire, leaving or moving into East Hampshire, you can tell us online and we will amend your council tax bill.

Valuation band of your property

The amount you pay depends on the valuation band of your property.

Each home is in one of eight valuation bands, according to how much it was worth on 1 April 1991.

Your council tax bill shows the band your home is in.

  • Band A - Up to £40,000
  • Band B - Over £40,000 up to £52,000
  • Band C - Over £52,000 up to £68,000
  • Band D - Over £68,000 up to £88,000
  • Band E - Over £88,000 up to £120,000
  • Band F - Over £120,000 up to £160,000
  • Band G - Over £160,000 up to £320,000
  • Band H - Over £320,000

If you think your valuation is wrong you can challenge your band. You must continue to pay your council tax until the result of the appeal is decided.

Council tax discounts and exemptions

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a discount on your council tax bill. The most common discount is for single occupancy where you will receive a 25% discount on your bill. There are also discounts available for disabled residents, unoccupied and unfurnished properties and full time students/apprentices.

Some properties are exempt from paying council tax. These include properties lived in only by students or people with severe mental impairment and, in some cases, empty properties.