Why you pay Council tax and current methods of payment.
Council tax
Council tax was introduced on 1 April 1993, replacing community charge. Council tax is a property-based tax payable on most domestic properties such as a house or flat but can include a houseboat, caravan or a granny annexe.
The Council tax charge is set by local councillors and depends on how much money is needed to run local services and how much is given to the Council by Central Government.
One bill is sent to each household in March detailing the Council tax charge for the forthcoming year. The band of the property determines the level of tax each household pays.
Council tax is made up as 50% property tax and 50% personal tax. The 50% personal proportion is based on two adults living in the property. If there is only one adult living in the property then the personal element is reduced to 25%. This reduction is known as single-person discount.
Payment methods
Information about the ways you can pay your Council tax is available here.
Contact details
Council tax helpline: 0845 1300 330
e-mail: council.tax@bromley.gov.uk
Address: Exchequer House, Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 3UH
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5pm