Council tax

Council tax - making payments

How to pay online, set up a direct debit, pay by post or pay in person

How to register for Council Tax

Registration online, by phone, by post or in person.

Council tax exemptions and discounts

Find out what exemption or discount you are entitled to and apply.

Council tax - change of circumstances

If there are any changes that affect your council tax you need to let us know.

Council tax - finding it difficult to pay

What happens if you cannot pay your council tax and how to ask for help

Council tax - empty properties

Council tax charges and application forms for unoccupied homes.

Council tax charges for second homes

Guidance and FAQs on council tax charges for second homes.

Changes to Council Tax and Non-Domestic rates - self catering properties

As of 1 April 2022, new regulations have come into effect that may affect how some self-catering properties are billed for non-domestic rates and council tax.

Council tax enquiries - new

Council Tax enquiries

Phone us - 01546 605511 for the Council Tax Helpline

Email us - ctax1@argyll-bute.gov.uk

In person - At your local customer service point

A full breakdown and explanation of council tax, and water and sewerage charges, showing increases for each band between 2025/26 and the new charges for 2026/27 is available here - Your council tax bill explained

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