Council Tax

The Council Tax helps to pay for the services provided by all the local authorities in the area including Derbyshire Dales District Council, Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Police Authority, Derbyshire Fire Authority and the Town or Parish Council where you live.

Derbyshire Dales District Council needs income to provide services to the community including refuse collection, housing, leisure facilities, planning and development services and environmental services.

There are rules for who is liable to pay the Council Tax. In general, where a dwelling is occupied, the owners (if it is owner/occupied) or tenants (if it is rented) will be liable, provided they are aged 18 or over. Only persons aged 18 or over are classed as residents of a dwelling.

How you can help us

• Tell us straight away if you move home or business, or if there is any change in your circumstances especially if you are receiving council tax benefit, a discount, an exemption or business rate relief.

• Put your payer reference number on all correspondence sent to us

• Answer our requests for information as soon as possible

How to get in touch with us

We’re here to help so please contact us if you need help or advice regarding Council Tax or Business Rates.

By letter or in person:

Derbyshire Dales District Council 
Revenues Section
Town Hall, Bank Road 
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3NN

Tel: 01629 761222
Fax: 01629 761148
email: revenues@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday