Council Tax

Payments and balances

Pay your council tax or check your balance online. To pay online you will need your account number and a credit or debit card.

Pay Council Tax

How you could reduce your Council Tax bill

Some people and properties may be entitled to a discount, or be exempt from paying the bill.

Responsibility for paying Council Tax

Information about who is responsible for paying Council Tax at your property.

2023-24 Council Tax valuation bands

Check your Council Tax valuation band, and find out how the bands are set.

Change of address

Tell us if you are moving home, or if you're a landlord tell us about a tenant moving.

What to do if you can't pay your Council Tax

Find out how we can help if you're struggling to pay your Council Tax bill.

Increase to Gateshead Council Tax 2023/24

Find out about rises to Council Tax following the 2023/24 budget

Council Tax support

If you are on a low income you may be entitled to Council Tax Support. Visit Council Tax support for more information and to apply online. If you need help, email benefitenquiries@gateshead.gov.uk or phone us on 0191 433 4646.

The Government has announced a programme of additional help for those receiving Council Tax Support. If you are entitled to any additional help towards your Council Tax you will be sent a revised Council Tax bill with an explanatory letter. In the meantime, we are advising anyone who is concerned about making a payment to contact the Council Tax team at Gateshead Civic Centre by email counciltax@gateshead.gov.uk or phone us on 0191 433 3600.

Council Tax scams

Beware of current Council Tax scams and fraud. Find out more to help protect yourself.

Freeman on the land - Council Tax legality

Council Tax is something you cannot legally opt out of paying, despite the beliefs of movements such as 'Freeman on the land'. Read more about Council Tax legality.