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.
Haven't had your council tax bill?
If you've got a MyLewisham account and have registered to view your council tax account online, you won't get a paper copy of your annual bill – it'll be available to view online instead.
If you don't have MyLewisham account, you'll get a paper copy in the post as normal:
Council tax Direct DebitsWeekly Direct Debit council tax payments will be collected on Monday (instead of Friday) from 7 April 2025 until the end of March 2026.
You can also pay monthly on the 1st, 18th or 28th of the month.
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.
Tell us about a new or altered property
Use this form to tell us of any changes to your property that may affect the council tax band
Council tax and Freeman on the Land
The Freeman on the Land movement and similar movements believe that they are only bound by statute laws they consent to. You do not have a choice as to whether you are liable for council tax and being a ‘freeman’ does not exempt anyone from paying council tax.
Council tax frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions people have about council tax.
Contact us
Contact the council tax service.