There are a number of ways to pay your council tax.
Pay by direct debit
This is the easiest, most convenient and cheapest way of paying, for both the customer and the council. When the direct debit is set up your instalment payment will automatically be debited from your bank account.
If the amounts to be paid or payment dates change you will be notified at least 10 working days in advance.
If you wish to set up a direct debit, you can do this through your portal account by completing the direct debit form.
Pay online
You can pay your council tax online using our payments system which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please select the 'council tax' option from the list of payments available and have your debit or credit card to hand.
In the 'account number' field, please only enter your 9 digit account number. Please check your account number is correct before making your payment.
Telephone
You can call dial-and-pay 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please call 023 9244 6317 and follow the guidance. You will need your reference number and your debit card (this option is debit card only).
Pay by post
Postal remittances must be addressed to: Havant Borough Council, Remittances, PO Box 209, Havant, Hants, PO9 9BS.
All cheques should be payable to Havant Borough Council and crossed. Please write the account number shown on your account on the back of your cheque.
Council tax payments for non-direct debit method of payment
When making a council tax payment, please ensure you enter your council tax account number exactly as it appears on your bill. This number is 9 digits long and begins with an ‘8’, no letters or name after, the account number only.
Incorrect or incomplete account numbers can prevent us from automatically allocating your payment to your account. This may result in delays, unnecessary recovery action, additional correspondence, or the need for us to carry out manual payment tracing.
Before submitting your payment, please take a moment to double-check the account number you have entered. If you are unsure of your council tax reference number, please refer to your latest bill or contact us before making your payment.
Thank you for helping us ensure your payment is credited promptly and accurately to your account.