Council Tax
Your council tax bands, charges, payments options, discounts and exemptions for the Lewes district and borough of Eastbourne.
Council Tax payments
Council Tax self-serve portals
Access your Council Tax account online to find your latest bill, current balance, payment history and more. Find out how to register or go straight to the:
Self Serve portal for Lewes residents or Self-serve portal for Eastbourne residents
Your Council Tax explained
We explain about Council Tax bands, how to make an appeal and who is liable for Council Tax.
What happens if I can't pay my Council Tax?
Advice on what to do if you are experiencing issues paying your Council Tax, or owe us money.
Who has to pay Council Tax?
Read our information on who is liable to pay Council Tax
Council Tax discounts
Details of the different Council Tax discounts available and the eligibility criteria for each type.
Council Tax exemptions
Our full list of Council Tax exemptions with detailed explanations
Council Tax - exceptional hardship payments
Short term relief to help support our most vulnerable customers.
Difficulty paying your Council Tax?
How to contact us if you are having difficulty paying your Council Tax
Request a Council Tax refund
Use our online form to request a Council Tax refund from Eastbourne Borough or Lewes District Council
Landlords advising us of a property sale
If you are a landlord, use our online form to tell us if you have sold a domestic property you've been letting out
Landlords advising of a change of occupants
If you are a landlord and own a property that you rent out to tenants, you must tell us if the occupants of your property change.
Tell us about a property bought to let
If you are a landlord who has bought a property to let in Eastbourne or the Lewes District, complete our online form to give us the details.
Tell us about an additional property purchase
If you have bought an additional property, use our online form to give us the details for Council Tax purposes
Change of address
It is important to let us know as soon as possible about any change of address so your Council Tax rates can be adjusted
Council Tax empty homes review
Eastbourne and Lewes councils are committed to keeping the Council Tax we charge as low as possible.
Council Tax reviews
Eastbourne and Lewes councils are committed to keeping the Council Tax we charge as low as possible.
Check your Council Tax band
Find what Council Tax band your property belongs to
Where your Council Tax goes
Where your Council Tax goes - Information on how your Council Tax is set and spending plans for each Local Authority.