If you are struggling to pay your council tax, because you are affected by the coronavirus, please contact us on 03000 26 4000 or email counciltax@durham.gov.uk.

Council Tax Reduction - if you're on a low income, you may be able to claim this discount - see our Council Tax Reduction Scheme information.

View your council tax account online

Register for secure access to your council tax account online. View your information at any time without needing to keep track of or store paper bills.

What you can do online when your account is set up

You can:

log in at a time that suits you - 24 hours a day, seven days a week
check your account, including your outstanding balance, future instalments and bill transactions
change your payment method (for example set up a direct debit or change your payment date)
view your bills online, rather than paper copies
tell us about any change in your personal details (eg name, contact information)
see account details that are updated instantly, so the information is always accurate
access business rates and housing benefit payment information through this account