How to pay your council tax

You can pay in many ways, including Direct Debit, online, phone, post or in person.

Need to set up council tax for the first time?

Please follow the instructions on our change of address page.

Set up or amend a Direct Debit

If you pay by Direct Debit you can choose to pay over 10 or 12 months - you can also choose to pay on the 10th, 20th or last day of the month. If you already pay by Direct Debit, you can amend these arrangements and your bank details.

You’ll need:

• your council tax account number (this can be found on your bill)
• your bank account number and sort code
• the name(s) on the bank account
  

Debit card

You'll need your council tax account number - your account number can be found on your bill. Payments made before 5pm will show on your council tax account on the next working day. Payments made after 5pm will show two working days after.

Online

By phone

Pay by phone using our 24 hour automated payment line:

Online banking, telephone banking and standing orders

Your council tax account number should be used as the reference number. Your account number can be found on your bill.

In person

You'll need a copy of your council tax bill. Take your bill to pay at a:

• Post Office branch finder - pay by cash, debit card or cheque
• Paypoint outlet branch finder – pay by cash or debit card

Post

Make cheques payable to Leeds City Council. Your council tax account number should be used as the reference number. Your account number can be found on your bill.

Write your account number on the back of the cheque and post it to: