How Can I Pay?

The following information applies to both Council Tax payers and Business Rate payers for 2008 / 2009.

There are a variety of payment methods available for you to pay you bill. All payers receive the statutory scheme of 10 cash or cheque instalments unless an application is made in writing for one of the other payment methods below.

Paying Online

Click here to pay your Council Tax online

Paying by Direct Debit

Click here to download a Council Tax Direct Debit form

The Council operates a variable Direct Debit scheme which offers flexibility and convenience to the payer. There are a range of payment dates and frequencies available.

Please contact the Direct Debit Hotline on 01992 564 003 for further information or e-mail the Council Tax office on counciltax@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

24 Hour Telephone Payments on 01992 564 600

The Council now operates a 24 hour automated telephone payment service where you can make payments any time of the day using your debit card such as Switch / Maestro or Visa Delta. Please make sure you have your account reference number and debit card available when telephoning the payment line.

Monthly Instalments Payable by Cash, Cheque or Debit Card

There are 3 different ways to make these payments:
1. Statutory scheme over 10 months payable on the 10th of the month running consecutively from April 2008 to January 2009
2. Half-yearly payments to be made during April 2008 and October 2008
3. Yearly payment to be made during April 2008

Cash, cheque or debit card payments can be made at the following cash offices. Callers at the cash offices should present the bill at the time of payment.

Cash Offices

Opening times for Monday to Friday are:
• Civic Offices, High Street, Epping
  
  9.00am to 4.45pm (Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm)
• Housing and Cash Office, 63 The Broadway, Debden
  
  9.00am to 4.45pm (Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm)
• Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Highbridge Street
  
  9.00am to 4.45pm (Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm)

Cheque Payments by Post

• All payments must be made payable to Epping Forest District Council and sent to:
  Finance, Epping Forest DC, Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ
• Please write your Payment Reference Number and your name and address on the back of the cheque
• Do not send the bill with your cheque
• If a receipt is required, please send a stamp self-addressed envelope along with your bill.

Payments by National Giro (Post Office)

• All payments should quote the name, address and Council Tax or Business Rates account number
• The Epping Forest District Council account number is 302 4121
• The Post Office may charge you for this service