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Frequently asked questions

No - we will contact your bank with the instruction that Waverley already holds.

The easiest way to pay your Council Tax is by Direct Debit. You can set up a Direct Debit to pay your Council Tax through the OPENPortal:

Register or sign in to the OPENPortal

Council Tax is usually paid over 10 months from April to January. You can arrange to pay over 12 months. Please register on the OPENPortal to manage your Council Tax payments:

Register or sign in to the OPENPortal

For further information and advice please see:

Help when struggling to pay Council Tax

You may be entitled to receive Council Tax Support if you are unemployed or on a low income:

Find out about claiming Council Tax Support

See a full breakdown:

Council Tax charges for 2025/2026

We work together with Surrey County Council, Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner and towns and parishes to provide local services and amenities in Waverley.

See a full breakdown of what your Council Tax pays for:

Council Tax information 2025/2026

The Adult Social Care precept is part of the overall charge to pay for the services delivered by Surrey County Council.

From 01/04/2025, the charges for Surrey County Council are shown as one line on your Council Tax bill. 

Please see the Surrey County Council website for information about the services they provide:

Surrey County Council

If you are the only adult, or the only counted adult, living in a property, you can apply for a 25% discount on your Council Tax bill.

You can apply online through the OPENPortal:

Register for the OPENPortal and apply for a Single Person Discount

Still unable to find what you are looking for?

Call us on 01483 523500 or email: counciltax@waverley.gov.uk