Council Tax - Liverpool City Council Council Tax Council Tax Our budget for 2026-27 sets out how we plan to invest in services, strengthen communities and respond to the pressures we know are being felt in our communities. Councillor Liam Robinson Leader of Liverpool City Council Council Tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services Liverpool City Council provides for the citizens of Liverpool. Register for Council Tax or tell us about a change Register for a Council Tax account, or tell us if you're moving house, leaving Liverpool or changed your name. How to pay your Council Tax You can pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit, online or via online banking, post office counter or PayPoint, or over the phone. How much? Find out what Council Tax band you are in and how much you should pay. Access your account online Access your account using your online key and reference number. Discounts and exemptions See if you're eligible to pay less Council Tax or if your property is exempt. Who should pay Council Tax? Find out who is responsible for paying the Council Tax bill if there is more than one person living in the property. Problems paying? Tell us if you're struggling to pay, what happens if you don't pay and how we recover Council Tax debt. Register for e-billing Get your bills by email rather than post - it's cost effective and good for the environment! Your guide to Council Tax Your Council Tax explained, including how we are funded and how our budget is spent across our services. Understanding your bill We explain how your Council Tax bill is broken down and what it means. Understanding your court summons We explain what a court summons letter is and what it means. Understanding your reminder notice You will get a reminder notice if you miss a payment. We explain how the notice is broken down and what it means. Empty properties and second homes Extra charges apply to properties that have been empty and unfurnished for a period of time. Twice the normal Council Tax charge applies to second homes.