Set up an online council tax account

If you already live in the district and would like check your council tax balance, request paperless bills, make payments, set up Direct Debits and more, why not register for an online council tax account?

There are many benefits to setting up an account and going paperless, including:

  • Quick, safe and secure
  • Free to sign up
  • View your bill as soon as it's available - we will email you to let you know when
  • Manage your account 24/7
  • Reduce the amount of paper used, which is better for the environment
  • Save on postage and paper, which helps to reduce council spending

You'll need your council tax number handy, which can be found on your bill.

Register for an online council tax account

Read our privacy notice.

New residents

If you have just moved into or within the district, you need to tell us you have moved, which you can also do online.

You will need to provide the following information:

  • Your name and new address and postcode
  • The date you became responsible for the property
  • The date you moved in (if different from above address)
  • Whether you are the owner or tenant

Once your account is set up, you can choose from a variety of ways to pay. Find out more about how to pay.

Tell us you have moved into the district

Read our privacy notice.

If you want to know how much council tax you will pay, visit our property bands page. If you are moving into a rural area and want to double check your home is in Lichfield District, visit the Valuation Office Agency website and enter your postcode.

You may also find our resident guide useful.