Council Tax

Council tax is a tax local authorities charge to raise money to pay for their services. The Council Tax is a contribution towards the total cost of providing services to all of the residents who live in the Maldon District.  It is not a payment for services actually received or used by the individual resident or household.

You can find out more about council tax by going to the Directgov website

The leaflet sent with your bill explains the reasons why council tax is charged, who by plus lots more information.

The largest amount of council tax is charged by and is paid back to Essex County Council.

How council tax is worked out

The Council does not decide which band your property goes in, this is decided by the Valuation Office Agency.

All properties were valued and put into a 'valuation band' – in England these bands are based on their value on 1 April 1991, not their current value. The valuation band determines how much council tax you pay.

You can use the Valuation Office website to check the band for your property or any property using a postcode. 

You can also see or download a table showing the latest charges and bandings.

How to Pay

The quickest and easiest way to pay is by direct debit - you can download a form on this website.

You can also make a secure payment on line.

Please note, we can no longer accept cash payments at the Council Offices.

Revenues Online

Register now for our Revenues Online service to access information about your Council Tax, Housing Benefit or Business Rates accounts via the internet.