You can pay your council tax in person at the Civic Offices in Guildhall square, Portsmouth or any of the housing offices around the city – please see our contact us page for address and location details.
Where can I pay my council tax?
You can usually pay your Council Tax online. You can also use ‘Paypoint’, ‘Payzone’ or ‘Quickcards’ for cash payments at post offices, banks, newsagents and convenience stores. Check your bill to find out which other payment methods you can use.
How much is council tax in Portsmouth?
Council Tax Bands 2022-2023
| Band | Portsmouth City Council | Police and crime commissioner |
|---|---|---|
| A | £769.18 | £131.37 |
| A | £923.03 | £157.64 |
| B | £1,076.87 | £183.91 |
| C | £1,230.69 | £210.19 |
How do I contact Portsmouth City Council?
Get in touch using our online contact form
Ring our switchboard on 023 9282 2251 to be put through to the correct service.
Can I pay council tax using credit card?
Pay your council tax online
We accept Mastercard or Visa credit cards, Visa debit cards, Delta or Maestro.
What bills can I pay at the post office?
Bill payments, top ups and more
Pay your utility bills, rent or top up, buy transport tickets and more. It’s easy with our 24,000 Post Office and Payzone locations nationwide.
How long can you not pay council tax?
Arrears. If you do not pay an instalment of council tax within 28 days of the date it is due, and have been late with two instalments previously, you lose the right to pay by instalments and become liable to pay the full amount immediately. In practice, most local authorities will still accept payments by instalments.
Is Portsmouth a cheap place to live?
Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,590$ (2,255£) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 729$ (634£) without rent. Portsmouth is 44.61% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Portsmouth is, on average, 75.05% lower than in New York.
Who is exempt from council tax?
The property must be occupied by a dependent relative who is defined as; a person aged 65 years or more, a person who is substantially and permanently disabled or severely mentally impaired for the purpose of council tax. This exemption came into effect from 1 April 1997.
Do I need to tell the council tax if my partner moves in?
If you’ve been living alone you’ll most likely have claimed the 25% off your council tax bill. But if another adult moves in, you’ll lose the discount. Let your local council know, so you can make sure you’re paying the right amount of tax.
How do I contact Council Tax UK?
Council Tax general enquiries
Call: 0345 034 4569.
What is the life expectancy in Portsmouth?
Here are the 2019 life expectancy figures in your area. Portsmouth: Paulsgrove East – Men: 77.24. Women: 81.43.
Do I need to pay Council Tax?
You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over. A full Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill.
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.
Is it OK to pay bills with a credit card?
Many bills can be paid with a credit card. Just be mindful that some companies add a convenience or processing fee in order to do so. When you make consistent payments each month, paying bills with a credit card can be a great way to grow your credit.
Does paying council tax help your credit score?
No, whether you pay your council tax late or on time, it won’t appear on your credit report.
Are post Offices cash only?
Debit Cards are accepted for all services, except passport fees to the State Department (debit cards may be used to pay the USPS® processing fee). Cash back allowed in $10 increments up to $50.
What is the safest way to pay your bills?
The safest method of payment for paying bills is to use a credit card. That’s because a credit card number does not give anyone a way to get access to your cash. With a credit card number, they can make a charge on your account. But credit cards offer strong protections from fraud and unauthorized charges.
What banks can you pay into through the post office?
Banks allowing customers to use Post Office for services
- Adam & Co.
- Allied Irish Bank (GB)
- Bank of Ireland.
- Bank of Scotland.
- Barclays.
- Cahoot.
- Cashplus Bank.
- Coutts.
What happens if you forget to pay council tax?
If you ignore Council Tax arrears, it’s likely your council will take you to court quickly to get all the money at once. You’ll have to pay court costs and possibly bailiff fees as well as your debt, which can add hundreds of pounds to your bill.
Can you lose your house for not paying council tax?
Bailiffs. Your council can send bailiffs (‘enforcement agents’) to seize your property if there’s no other way to recover your debt. They’ll tell you how much you owe before the bailiff visits you. The bailiffs’ costs can be added to the total amount you owe the council.