Council tax

 Council tax information 2026-27

Other local authorities

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.

 A proportion of your council tax also goes to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority 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, or by post. 

If for any reason you are unable to pay your council tax, please let us know as soon as possible.

Business rates

Business rates information 2026-27

Your business rates may change from April 2026 - revaluation helps to redistribute the amount paid in business rates across sectors and regions.

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Commercial businesses contribute to local services through paying business rates, also known as non-domestic rates.

Paying your business rates

There are a number of ways to pay your business rates, including direct debit, online payments, or by post. 

If for any reason you are unable to pay your business rates, please let us know as soon as possible.

Manage your council tax/business rates online

You can manage your council tax/business rates online by creating a portal account. The portal gives you full access to your council tax/business rates account where you can make payments, notify us of changes and apply for discounts and exemptions.

To register for an account, you will need your account name, email address and business rates reference number.

Please note that the system is unavailable from 6pm to 8pm on weekdays due to routine system maintenance.