Council services Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Council tax Council tax payments Pay Council Tax Pay Council Tax Before you start You will need your Council Tax reference (found on the front of your current bill) starting with a 1. If your reference begins with any other number please contact the revenues team who will provide you with an updated reference. Set up or amend a Direct Debit payment We recommend paying by Direct Debit because it saves on transaction processing costs and most people find it cheaper, easier and more convenient. Before you start, you will need: your Council Tax reference (starting with a 1, found on the front of your current bill) your bank account number and sort code You can choose for your payment to be taken on either the 1st or 16th of each month. Online Set up or amend a Direct Debit By phone You can set up or amend a Direct Debit securely over the phone during office hours. Call 01305 211970 Make a single payment You can make a single payment of Council Tax in several ways. Please pay online if you can - this speeds things up, saves public money and frees up time so we can support those who are unable to pay online. Before you start, you will need: your Council Tax reference (starting with a 1, found on the front of your current bill) your debit or credit card details Online Make a payment By phone Our Automated Telephone Payments line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 0300 7900 545 Internet Banking or Standing Order You can make arrangements with your bank or building society to set up regular payments to the council. You will need the following details: Bank Sort Code: 60-07-01 Bank Account No: 47109254 Council Tax reference: starting with a 1, found on the front of your current bill. Request 12 monthly payments To request making 12 monthly payments from April through to March, you must email us or write to us. You can't make this request over the phone. Council Tax Email: revenueservices@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01305 211970 Full contact details Problems paying If you're having problems paying your Council Tax, contact us and we'll do all we can to help. You may be entitled to additional help - see if you can get Council Tax Support. What happens if you don't pay If you don’t pay your Council Tax on time you may receive a reminder notice. Continued failure to pay may result in further recovery action being taken. Share this page Is there anything wrong with this page? Sitemap About Accessibility Contact Privacy and Cookies Terms and Conditions Translate E-newsletter sign up Follow us: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Flickr Copyright © 2021 Dorset Council This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. I AcceptI Do Not Accept Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytical Cookies Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage. Analytical Cookies On Off Marketing Cookies We use marketing cookies to help us improve the relevancy of advertising campaigns you receive. Marketing Cookies On Off About this tool (Opens in a new window) Cookie Control