Council tax

You will normally receive your Council Tax bill in March. It will tell you the amount you have to pay and how that amount has been worked out. The bill will also set out the amount of each instalment and the dates on which each one should be paid.

Please see Your Guide for the services covered and where the money goes.

How much do I need to pay?

You can view all council tax valuation bands for the district.

See all council tax valuation bands

Am I entitled to any discounts?

There are a number of reductions and exemptions available to those that qualify.

Find out more about council tax reductions

Where does the money go?

We collect council tax on behalf of other authorities. 70.5 per cent of Council Tax money goes to Somerset County Council, 10.9 per cent to Avon & Somerset Police, 4.7 per cent to Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, 3.9 per cent to parish and town councils within the district and 10 per cent goes to us.

How can I pay?

1. Direct debit

To make sure you don't forget to pay your council tax bill, the most effective way to pay is by direct debit. To make things easier for you, you can set your direct debit to pay on either the 1st, 7th, 14th or 25th day of the month.

If you wish to pay your council tax this way you can either complete the form attached to your bill or apply online.

Apply to pay by direct debit form

2. Pay online

You can pay your council tax bill online.

Pay online

3. Pay over the telephone

You can pay with your debit or credit card (A handling fee is payable of 2.21% when paying by credit card) over the phone, by calling us on 01935 462462

4. Pay at our council offices

Petters Way, Yeovil or Chard Office are our two area offices that accept cash to pay your council tax bill.

To pay by standing order, you will need to provide your bank or building society with the following details:

Our Bank: National Westminster Bank PLC
Branch: Yeovil
Address: 2 Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1TN
Sort Code: 60-24-37
Account Name: South Somerset District Council/General Account
Account No: 68844646
Council Tax A/c No: (see your bill for details)

6. Pay by post

You can post a cheque to us at:

South Somerset District Council

P.O. Box 3298

The Council Offices Brympton Way

Yeovil

BA20 2YW

Please make your cheque payable to South Somerset District Council.  Please write your council tax account number on the back of the cheque.  Post dated cheques will not be accepted.

Please do not send any cash through the post.

At a Post Office - Take your payment card together with details if the amount you will be paying - no fee payable

Council Tax appeals

If you are unhappy with a decision we have made or if you believe you should not be liable to pay Council Tax, you are entitled to appeal to us in writing or email.

All appeals against Council Tax bands should be in writing and directed to the Valuation Office Agency. The address is:

The Valuation Office

Overline House

Blechynden Terrace

Southhampton

SO15 1GW

For more information, please see the Valuation Office and the Valuation Tribunal website.