The amount of Council Tax that you pay will depend upon a number of factors.

Each property is placed into one of eight valuation bands depending on its market value as at 1 April 1991. Click here to read more about Council Tax bands and charges.

The basic Council Tax makes the assumption that a property is occupied by two or more adults. If there are fewer than two adults resident then a discount may be allowed. Certain people may be 'disregarded' when counting the number of residents and, in effect, this person will be treated as though they were not resident. Click here to read more about discounts.

A reduction may be applied if a property is the main residence of a person with a disability and the property contains specific features which are required to meet their needs. Click here to read more about reductions for people with disabilities.

Where a property is not used as anyone's main home and remains furnished, a 10% discount can apply. This includes properties used as second homes.

No discounts are available to property that is empty and unfurnished, although exemptions may apply to some or all of the period for which they are empty.

Council Tax Benefit may be available to help people on a low income. Click here to find out more about Housing and Council Tax Benefit.