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Welcome to Basildon District Council
Paying your Council Tax

Direct Debit payers can now spread payments over 12 months - download a Direct Debit Instruction Form PDF Document Icon

You can spread payments over 10 instalments from April-January in a full financial year, (12 instalments from April-March if you pay by Direct Debit).

You can pay by one yearly payment on 6 May or two equal instalments on 6 May and 6 October.

The easiest way to pay your annual Council Tax charge is by direct debit from a bank or building society account.

Unless you pay by Direct Debit it is important to remember to take into account the time taken for the post and banking systems to process your payment. Being aware of this will help you to ensure your payment reaches the Council by the due date.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO PAY YOUR COUNCIL TAX BILL


PAYING BY DIRECT DEBIT - By far the easiest and most convenient means of paying your Council Tax.
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Why pay by Direct Debit?
  • LONGER TO PAY - the only method that allows you to spread payments over 12 months
  • CHOICE - because you can choose whether to pay on 6th, 14th, 22nd or 28th of each month
  • CONTROL - because you can tell your bank or building society to cancel payment at any time
  • GUARANTEE - because you will get an immediate refund if anything should go wrong
If you don't already use Direct Debit to pay your Council Tax, you can download a Direct Debit Instruction Form PDF Document Icon. When printed & completed, return it to us at:

Basildon District Council
Revenue Services
P.O. Box 4,
Basildon,
Essex SS14 1BY
PAYING BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD?
Payments by telephone or use our
Online Payments Service
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If you would like to make a Credit/Debit Card payment by telephone please call 01268 294343

You can make a Credit/Debit payment right now using our Online Payments Service.

Credit/Debit Card payments can also be made at the cash office the the Council's town centre offices in theThe Basildon Centre.
PAYING BY THE allpay.net NETWORK
where you see the PayPoint or PAYZone logos
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You can pay at local post offices or at many local businesses such as newsagents, convenience stores, or filling stations displaying the PayPoint or PAYZone logos.

For an allpay.net card please phone (01268) 294544
or
Please contact the Council Tax department for more information


WHAT IF I CAN'T PAY?

If you have a genuine problem meeting payments it is best not to wait until you receive a reminder or summons to request help.

Not tackling the problem straight away can make it harder for you to catch up and you may even end up having to pay additional costs.

Help and advice on how to get your payments back on track is available from Council Tax Recovery



HELP FOR THOSE ON A LOW INCOME

Council Tax benefit ensures that people receiving income support will normally pay no Council Tax, and those that are on low incomes will have reduced bills.

If you think you might qualify for Council Tax benefit you should contact the Benefits Department. It is not normally possible to backdate benefit so please get in touch as soon as possible