Council Tax

We explain about Council Tax bands, how to make an appeal and who is liable for Council Tax.

Advice on what to do if you are experiencing issues paying your Council Tax, or owe us money.

Read our information on who is liable to pay Council Tax

Details of the different Council Tax discounts available and the eligibility criteria for each type. You will also find information about Council Tax premiums for empty and unfurnished properties and second homes.

Our full list of Council Tax exemptions with detailed explanations

Short term relief to help support our most vulnerable customers.

How to contact us if you are having difficulty paying your Council Tax

Use our online form to request a Council Tax refund from Eastbourne Borough or Lewes District Council

If you are a landlord, use our online form to tell us if you have sold a domestic property you've been letting out

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.

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.

If you have bought an additional property, use our online form to give us the details for Council Tax purposes

It is important to let us know as soon as possible about any change of address so your Council Tax rates can be adjusted

Eastbourne and Lewes councils are committed to keeping the Council Tax we charge as low as possible.

Eastbourne and Lewes councils are committed to keeping the Council Tax we charge as low as possible.

Find what Council Tax band your property belongs to

Where your Council Tax goes - Information on how your Council Tax is set and spending plans for each Local Authority.

We are proactively contacting customers to prevent further action being taken towards the recovery of outstanding balances due to Council Tax arrears. You'll receive a text if we hold these contact details for you.