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Council Tax bills 2025-2026
On this page, you should hopefully find all you need to know about your Council Tax bill.
Manage your Council Tax account online with our MyInfo service
How do I pay my bill?
The easiest way to pay is by Direct Debit. For more ways to pay your bill, have a look at our Council Tax payments page.
I don't understand my bill
For information about the wording and layout of your Council Tax bill, look at our Council Tax bill explained page.
How much is Council Tax this year?
The amount you need to pay is shown on your bill. For Council Tax amounts for the whole Bradford District, look at our Council Tax bands and amounts page.
Council Tax increases for 2025-26
Council Tax for Bradford Council will rise this year by a total of 9.99% compared to last year’s bill. This is to support council services as a whole.
The increase of 9.99% does not include any Parish Precepts or Precepts for West Yorkshire Police Authority and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority.
More information about the rise in Council Tax can be found on the council budget (Council Tax rise) page.
Where is the Council Tax online leaflet?
More information about Council Tax, as well as the Council Tax online leaflet, can be found on our What is Council Tax? page.
My property is empty - why has the amount I pay increased?
An extra amount of Council Tax, called the Empty Property Premium, is charged for long term vacant properties that have been empty and unoccupied for more than one year.
The amount of the charge increases the longer the property is empty. The table below shows the amount of Empty Property Premium that will be charged:
| Number of years the property has been empty | Amount of extra Council Tax | Total amount of Council Tax to pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 2 times the usual amount |
| 5 | 200% | 3 times the usual amount |
| 10 | 300% | 4 times the usual amount |
From 01/04/25 a new empty property charge has been introduced for properties that are furnished but periodically occupied (often known a second or holiday homes). Please visit our Empty property and charges page for more information.
I'm struggling to pay my bill
If you're struggling to pay your Council Tax bill, please contact us as soon as possible.
I want to make a Council Tax appeal
You can find information about appealing against your bill, your band amount, or a council decision about your Council Tax on our Council Tax appeal page.
Can I get my bill by email?
Your Council Tax bill can now be delivered by email regardless of how you pay your bill. Sign up to paperless billing online.