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Council Tax

 Changes for 2026/27 that may affect you

Adult Social Funding Precept

The 2026-27 council tax attributable to Norfolk County Council includes a precept to fund adult social care. The increase of 5.0% for 2026-27 is made up of a 3.0% general increase and a 2.0% adult social care precept increase. For more information please visit http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/counciltax

The presentation of council tax bills is set out by Government (the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) in regulations each year.  For 2026-27 the prescribed approach requires billing authorities to adjust the presentation of the council tax charge by Adult Social Care authorities on council tax bills to show a single line for a total cash charge and annual increase, with one cash figure and one percentage figure.

 

Second Home Premium

From 1 April 2025, there was an introduction of an additional premium for properties that are registered as a second homes. That meant that a further premium of 100% was charged to these properties and therefore the total Council Tax charge will be 200%.

The definition of a second home for Council Tax purposed is a dwelling which has 'no one resident' but is 'substantially furnished'.

There are certain circumstances (exceptions) where a second home premium will not apply. Any second homeowner who does not feel the premium should apply to their property, for example because it is not a second home or it falls into an excepted category, can contact the council by completing our online occupation of a second home form which is available in the link below. This also contains details of the exceptions to the premiums.

Council Tax overview and paying

Council Tax is your contribution towards the vital services we provide. Find our how to pay your council tax, how to appeal and whether you have to pay council tax on a second home.

Council Tax Discounts, Exemptions and Support

Depending on your individual circumstances you may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax.

Frequently asked questions on Council Tax

Notify us if you have moved into the borough or have changed address

Use these forms to let us know if you moved into the borough or have changed address

Book an online appointment

Council Tax - voice messages and texts

Automated voice messages about council tax from Great Yarmouth Borough Council will come from 01493 236084, 01493 236118, 01493 236048, 01493 236153 or 01493 236404 and text messages will show as GYBC. The Council may use these channels to contact council tax customers about their accounts.

Council Tax Disabilities Reduction Review - 2025

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is carrying out a review of residents in receipt of the Council Tax Disabilities Reduction.

Council Tax, Business Rates, Sundry Debts and Benefits Online Portal

Through OPENPortal you can view your: Council Tax account, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support claim, Business Rates account or Sundry Debt account.