Council tax
Council tax is a tax set by local authorities to meet their budget requirement. It helps pay for the services the Council provides for the people of Lewisham.
What is council tax and who has to pay?
Find out who's responsible for paying the council tax bill.
Pay your council tax
Find out how you can pay your council tax, including Direct Debit, the safest and easiest way to pay.
Council tax reductions and exemptions
Find out if your property's exempt or if you're eligible to pay less council tax.
Manage your council tax
View your online account, sign up for e-billing or tell us about a move.
Problems paying your council tax
Tell us if you are struggling to pay, and find out how we recover council tax debt and how you can access support.
How much is my council tax?
Find out how much your council tax is.
Disputes, refunds and appeals
How to apply for a refund on a payment or make an appeal.
Landlords and letting agents
Tell us about a change in occupancy of a property you own or manage.
Council tax when someone dies
Find out what you need to do about council tax when someone dies.
Contact us
Contact the council tax service.