There are several options for paying your Council Tax bill and you can choose which way is most convenient for you:

Please ensure that each instalment reaches us by the due date.

If you wish to pay half yearly please pay your first five instalments on the 1 April and the remaining balance on 1 September.

Direct Debit

Direct Debit through your bank or building society account. A choice of payment dates is available - either the 1st, 8th, 15th, 20th or 28th of each month

If you wish to pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit and are not currently paying by this method, a form is provided on the back of your Council Tax bill OR click on the form below:

Direct Debit Mandate - Council Tax
print, complete and return to:

Direct Debit is the easiest and cheapest method of making payment, both for you and us. In addition, by reducing administration costs, paying by Direct Debit helps to keep the level of everyone's bill down.

When you agree to pay by Direct Debit you are automatically covered by the following guarantee:

Direct Debit Guarantee

This Guarantee is offered by all Banks and Building Societies that take part in the Direct Debit Scheme. The efficiency and security of the Scheme is monitored and protected by your own Bank or Building Society.

If the amounts to be paid or the payment dates change, Tendring District Council will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed.
If an error is made by Tendring District Council or your Bank or Building Society, you are guaranteed a full and immediate refund from your branch of the amount paid.

You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time in writing to your Bank or Building Society. Please also send a copy of your letter to us.

Online

Pay securely via the internet here

Automated telephone Payments

Phone 0800 678 3046

For more information about automated telephone and internet payments please click here

Telephone Banking

Please quote the Council's bank details as follows:

BANK:

SORT CODE: 08-90-31
ACCOUNT NO: 61005882
ACCOUNT NAME: Tendring District Council Direct Credits Account

Please remember to give your bank your council tax account number so that we will know that the payment is for your account.

Cheque or postal order through the post.

Please include your Council Tax Bill or write your account reference on the reverse of your cheque. Please do not send cash through the post and allow at least three days for 2nd class post. Return the entire bill if a receipt is required.

Cheques should be crossed and made payable to TDC and Sent to:

Over the counter at our Cash Offices

Please bring your Council Tax bill or account number with you to any of the following Cash Offices.

What if I can't afford to pay my bill or I think it is wrong?

If you are unable to pay your bill or any of the instalments, or if you think your bill is wrong for any reason, you should contact us straight away. We may be able to help you.

Alternatively get in touch with the Citizen's Advice Bureau who can offer advice on managing your finances - go to http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/ for more information.

DO NOT IGNORE YOUR BILL - If you do not pay it and do not agree any other arrangement, we may take action against you which could increase the amount you have to pay.