Council Tax

Islington is one of London’s most exciting and diverse boroughs. Your council tax helps make it the place we know and love, and with it we can provide a broad range of services to ensure Islington remains a great place to be.

Every home in Islington receives a bill. It doesn’t matter if it’s a house or flat, whether it’s owned or rented. Together, residents contribute more than £80m each year to life in the borough.

This all adds up to a great place to live, work and visit.

Paying Your Council Tax

How Much To Pay
Your band and valuation (includes details on appealing valuations).

How To Pay
Methods for payment, including Direct Debit.

Payment Problems
Let us know if you are having problems and we can help find the best solution for you.

Discounts and Exemptions
Details on property discounts and exemptions if you are over 65, a single adult living alone, disabled or certain other circumstances.

More Information

What Your Council Tax Pays For
Find out how your money is spent and what we are doing to build a better Islington.

FAQs
Frequently asked questions about council tax.

Business Rates
Tax that applies to non-domestic properties such as factories, shops and offices.

HMOs and Council Tax
How council tax works for houses in multiple occupation.

Introduction of a new Council Tax computer system

Due to the recent introduction of a new system, there may be delays in replying to letters over the next few weeks. This may take us longer than the usual 10 working days to respond.

The Council Tax Booklet

The Council Tax Booklet 2009-10 contains full details on all of the above, as well as full financial information. Click on the link below to download the booklet.