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Who charges Council Tax?

See how your bill is made up and who we collect it for.

Council Tax is made up of several charges from different authorities but Gloucester City Council is responsible for billing people and collecting it all.

We collect Council Tax for:

  • Gloucestershire County Council
  • ourselves (Gloucester City Council)
  • Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
  • Quedgeley Town Council (if your property is in the Quedgeley parish)

The amount you'll have to pay depends on the band your property has been given and the area you live in. Each property in Gloucester is in one of eight Council Tax bands (ranging from A (lowest) to H (highest)).

Council Tax is a property based tax, and in most cases is payable by the owner or tenant of a property. Some properties are exempt from tax, and some people may get a discount or reduction.

Adult Social Care

From 2025/26 there is no longer a requirement for the Adult Social Care (ASC) precept to be shown as a separate charge on your bill. The additional charge for ASC is now included with the main Gloucestershire County Council precept.

Further information can be found at https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/glosbudget.