If you already live in the district and would like to check your council tax balance, request paperless bills, make payments, set up Direct Debits and more, why not register for an online council tax account?

There are many benefits to setting up an account and going paperless, including:

  • Quick, safe and secure.
  • Free to sign up.
  • View your bill as soon as it's available - we will email you to let you know when.
  • Manage your account 24/7.
  • Reduce the amount of paper used, which is better for the environment.
  • Save on postage and paper, which helps to reduce council spending.
  • If you need help, why not follow our step-by-step guide to setting up an account.

You'll need your council tax number handy, which can be found on your bill.

Set up online council tax account

Moved within or into the district?

If you have just moved within or into the district - welcome. You may find our new resident guide useful.

If you want to know how much council tax you will pay, visit our property bands search tool. If you want to check your home is in Lichfield District, visit the Valuation Office Agency website and enter your postcode.

You wiill need to tell us you have moved, which you can do online - you will need to provide the following information:

  • Your name and new address and postcode.
  • The date you became responsible for the property.
  • The date you moved in (if different from above address).
  • Whether you are the owner or tenant.

Once your account is set up, you can choose from a variety of ways to pay - find out more about how to pay.

Tell us you have moved into/within the district

Read our privacy notice

Ranger Ted joined families for the fun day.

1.99% district increase for 2026 - 2027

We keep 9% of what you pay to deliver local services, including bin collections, parks, planning, benefits, regeneration, housing and homelessness, environmental health and more. This year an average household will pay £3.88 a week towards our services.