Council Tax

Annual bills are due to be posted by 12th March 2025

****Second Home Charges are changing from 1st April 2025****

Council Tax Information

Gosport Borough Council is responsible for collecting the Council Tax. The main portion of this is distributed to Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority, the remainder is kept by Gosport. This money helps to pay for the services provided throughout the Borough.

There is a charge for each domestic property based on its Valuation band. The person liable to pay is usually the owner or tenant.

Your Guide to your Council Tax 2025/2026 (PDF, 654 KB)

Hampshire County Council Leaflet 2024/25 (PDF, 246 KB)

Hampshire Police Council Tax Leaflet 2024/25 (PDF, 1 MB)

Cost of living help

Citizen Access - Council Tax

Valuation Bands and Council Tax Charges

Exemptions

Discounts

People with disabilities

Appeals

Empty and Unfurnished Property Charges

Council Tax - Direct Debit form

Forms

Sole or Main Residence

How to pay

Landlords/ Tenants - Empty and Unfurnished Property Charges

Employers and Employees Guidance for Council Tax Attachment of Earnings Orders

Contact Council Tax

Important information to consider if an Enforcement Agent calls at your property

Freeman on the Land and Similar Groups and Challenges to the legality of Council Tax

Second Homes