What Council Tax is, bands and bills

What Council Tax is and how it's calculated, understanding your bill and how to get a copy of your bill.

What Council Tax is and your yearly bill

Council Tax is payable on residential properties, such as houses and flats. It's a yearly charge for the services we provide, such as:

  • schools and education
  • social care
  • libraries
  • rubbish and recycling collections 

For more on how your money is spent in Haringey, including a statement from the Leader of the Council and a breakdown of total council funding, download our Council Tax mini guide.

Council tax mini guide 2024-2025 (pdf, 2 page(s), 3.41 MB)

The Greater London Authority (GLA)

Your bill also lists the amount we collect on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA) to help fund:

  • the Metropolitan Police
  • London Fire Brigade
  • transport services

For more information go to your Council Tax and the Greater London Authority.

Understanding your bill

Every year you are sent a new Council Tax bill. For more on what's in your bill, go to understanding your Council Tax bill.

Requesting a copy of your bill

If you have never received a bill from Haringey, please tell us you have moved in.

If you have lost your bill or need a copy, you can :

How much you pay

The amount you pay is calculated according to the banding of your property. Find out more about Haringey Council Tax bands.

Contact customer services: Council Tax

Phone
020 8489 1000
Contact online
Tell us about a change, apply for a discount, exemption or Council Tax Reduction