Once you’ve signed into your MyStoke account, select the option for council tax. You will be taken to our Council Tax service where you can access these services: Direct Debit – set up or change.
How do I register for Council Tax Stoke on Trent?
Please sign in to, or register for a MyStoke account using the address of the property you are moving to. Click on the ‘council tax’ link and select ‘moving into the city’ to register for council tax.
How do I find my Council Tax number Stoke on Trent?
This number can be found on your bill.
How do I set up Council Tax UK?
To pay Council Tax, contact your local council. They’ll register you and send you a Council Tax bill. They’ll also tell you how and when to pay. If you move to a new property or to a new area, tell your local council or tell the council for the new area you’ve moved to.
How do I pay my Council Tax Stoke on Trent?
Online payments can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can pay using your own online banking using:
- Sort code: 30-93-83.
- Bank account number: 03004166.
- Your council tax account number.
How much is Council Tax band A Stoke on Trent?
£1,198.00
In this section
| Band | Charge |
|---|---|
| A | £1,198.00 |
| B | £1,397.67 |
| C | £1,597.33 |
| D | £1,797.00 |
How much does it cost to rent a council house in Stoke on Trent?
Rent on two-bedroom properties – which affects 7,178 tenants – will rise from £73.89-a-week to £75.88-a-week. Council rents are paid over 48 weeks. The rental increase comes as the authority is also proposing a 3.99 per cent council tax rise in 2020/21.
Find your local authority reference number
- Go to Council Tax Bands (GOV.UK)
- Select ‘Start Now’
- Enter your postcode and select ‘Search’
- Select your address showing in the list of results.
- Your local authority reference number will display.
What are the Council Tax bands for Stoke on Trent?
Council Tax Bands
| Band | Amount | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Band B | £1,356 | 24,860 |
| Band C | £1,549 | 15,555 |
| Band D | £1,743 | 5,070 |
| Band E | £2,130 | 1,893 |
How do I find my town council reference number?
What is my Town Council Reference Number? Residents can enquire through the AXS/ SAM machine by keying in their NRIC or address, or call us at Tel: 6298 9222 during office hours.
Who is responsible for setting council tax?
There’s more information available in practice note 6: premises in multiple occupation. Your local authority calculates a separate Council Tax bill for every property banded and collects payments. The council is responsible for applying relevant discounts or exemptions.
Is it better to pay council tax over 10 or 12 months?
Paying your Council Tax over 12 months instead of ten
Making the same payment every month might make it easier for you to budget. If you pay in 10 instalments you won’t pay any in February and March.
What age do you stop paying council tax UK?
Someone will be disregarded if they’re: aged under 18. aged 18 or 19 and someone is entitled to Child Benefit for them.
How do I contact Council Tax UK?
Council Tax general enquiries
Call: 0345 034 4569.
What is the best time to call Council Tax?
The telephones in our contact centre are usually busy between 11am and 3pm. To avoid longer waiting times, try to call us outside these hours.
How do I contact my Council Tax reading?
Contact the Council Tax helpline on 0118 937 3727 to discuss this.
Which council tax band is most expensive?
Every property is allocated a valuation band from ‘A’ to ‘H‘. Each band pays a different amount of council tax (A the lowest, to H the highest).
How much is bedroom tax Stoke on Trent?
This is £77.87 a month (2022-23) for each non-dependant adult over 21. If you receive care, support or supervision from your landlord in supported exempt accommodation, the under-occupancy penalty doesn’t apply.
What is the cheapest council tax band in UK?
The list below shows the bands for Council Tax for 2022-23 based on a single resident discount charge.
- Band A – £985.49.
- Band B – £1,149.74.
- Band C – £1,313.99.
- Band D – £1,478.23.
- Band E – £1,806.72.
- Band F – £2,135.22.
- Band G – £2,463.71.
- Band H – £2,956.46.
How can I speed up my council house?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
How does the council calculate your rent?
Council Housing rents are based on a system called ‘differential rents’. This means that the amount of rent you pay depends on the amount of your total household income. If your income increases so does your rent, and if your income decreases, the weekly rent decreases accordingly.