Article: published on 10 February 2026
How can I check my council tax?
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On Tuesday 10th February 2026, BBC Cost of Living Correspondent Colletta Smith joined Morning Live to discuss recently agreed rises in council tax.
You can find out how to check your council tax band and how to apply for reductions in the links below.
If you live in England and Wales
You can check your council tax band by entering your postcode on the Gov UK website, external.
If you want to apply for a council tax reduction, enter your postcode into this checker, external, which will take you to your local council website.
Further advice can be found on the Citizen's Advice website., external
If you live in Scotland
Search for your council tax band by entering your postcode on the Scottish Assessors' Association, external.
You can find further information about council tax reductions in Scotland by going to the Scottish government website, external.
If you live in Northern Ireland
Find the valuation for your property (including domestic rates) by going to NI Direct, external and entering your postcode.
Further information on rate relief and allowances can be found here. , external
