Council Tax

In this section

Council Tax - Additional InformationAdditional Information on Council Tax at the OIC.Council Tax - ArrearsInformation on arrears in council tax.Council Tax - Change of Address or OwnershipInformation on change of address or ownership in council tax in Orkney.Accounting Enquiries and PaymentsInformation on accounting and payments regarding council tax in Orkney.Council Tax Banding and ChargesInformation on banding and charges regarding council tax in Orkney.Discounts and ReductionsInformation on discounts and reductions on council tax in Orkney.Council Tax BenefitInformation on council tax benefit in Orkney.

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Council Tax - An Introduction (0.02 MB)

Council Tax

Council Tax is a form of local tax that helps us provide Council services.

How Much Will I Pay?

The amount you pay depends on the Valuation Band for your home. There are eight bands - and they're based on an assessment of the property's worth in April 1991.

The full charge is paid if there are two or more people aged 18 or over living at the property.

Discounts and Exemptions from Council Tax

There are a range of possible discounts and exemptions. The most common is a 25% discount if there is only one person aged 18 or over living at the property.

Further Information

For a general overview of Council Tax, you can download a Portable Document Format copy of the 'Council Tax - An Introduction' leaflet from the Related Downloads on the left. Alternatively, you can contact us by clicking the link under Related Links on the left to request more information.

Online Payments

You can pay Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates, Council House Rent, Garage Rent, Invoices and Other Payments using our online payments facility under Related Links on the left. Additional Services will be added as we continue to develop the range of payments available online.