Bromley Council Tax Bills, Bands, Pay Online, MyBromley Account & Phone Number
A practical Bromley Council Tax guide for residents who need to understand 2026/27 bills, check bands, pay online, use the 24-hour phone payment line, set up Direct Debit, view a bill in MyBromley, apply for discounts, claim Council Tax Support or contact the Council Tax team.
🔒 Official Bromley Council Tax Resources
Bromley Council Tax Guide for Bills, Bands, Payment and Phone Number
Bromley Council Tax helps fund local services and the Greater London Authority contribution. Your final bill depends on your property band, annual charge, adult social care precept, discounts, exemptions, Council Tax Support, payment method, arrears, credits and any moving-home changes.
Most residents search for Bromley Council Tax because they want to pay a bill, find the phone number, view a bill online, check the 2026/27 Band A to H amounts, register for MyBromley, set up Direct Debit, claim Single Person Discount, apply for Council Tax Support or ask what to do if they cannot pay.
This guide explains the official routes in simple English. It is not Bromley Council and cannot access your account. For payment, account changes, discounts, support claims, refunds and legal decisions, always use Bromley Council or GOV.UK.
Pay and manage online
Use the official payment page and MyBromley to pay, view your bill, print a copy bill, request payment arrangements and manage account services.
Check band and charge
Use Bromley’s 2026/27 guide and GOV.UK/VOA band checker before questioning your bill amount.
Reduce the bill if eligible
Check Single Person Discount, disability reduction, severe mental impairment, carers, students, exemptions and Council Tax Support.
Bromley Council Tax Bills 2026/27, Due Dates, Band D Charge and Processing Tip
Bromley says Council Tax bills for 2026/27 have been sent out, with the first payment due on 1 April 2026. Payments then follow on the 1st of each month, or on the 15th or 24th if you have opted to pay by Direct Debit.
First payment date
Bromley’s 2026/27 guide says the first Council Tax payment is due on 1 April 2026.
Direct Debit dates
Direct Debit payments are collected on the 1st, 15th or 24th of each month, or the first working day following.
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Check the name, address and 8-digit reference
This protects you from wrong-account payments.
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Your Bromley Council Tax bill should show the property address, bill period, instalments and an 8-digit reference number. Use this reference when paying online, by phone, standing order or post.
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Compare the band with the official table
Band and final bill can differ because of support or arrears.
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Compare your bill band with Bromley’s 2026/27 table. If the bill also shows arrears, credits, support, discount or a payment arrangement, the instalment amount may differ from a simple annual band figure.
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Use MyBromley if you need a copy bill
Good when your paper bill is missing.
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Bromley says MyBromley Account lets you view your Council Tax details and print a copy of your bill after the account and service are registered.
Official MyBromley page: MyBromley Account
Bromley Council Tax Pay Online, Direct Debit, Automated Phone Payment, Standing Order, Post and Kiosk
Bromley offers several official payment methods: Direct Debit, online payment, automated telephone payment, standing order, post, bank payment and a payment kiosk at Penge Library. Keep your 8-digit Council Tax reference number ready before using any payment route.
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Open Bromley’s official payment page
Start from bromley.gov.uk before entering card or bank details.
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Use Bromley Council’s official “Paying your council tax” page. It links to online payment, Direct Debit, phone payment and other payment instructions.
Official payment page: Paying your council tax
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Use Direct Debit if you want the lowest-stress option
Bromley says it is safe, secure and helps you budget.
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Bromley says Direct Debit is easy to set up and avoids extra costs for late payment. Payments are collected on the 1st, 15th or 24th of each month, or the first working day after that.
You do not need a MyBromley account to request the Direct Debit form.
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Pay online with your bill reference
Use the official Capita payment route linked by Bromley.
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Bromley links residents to an official online payment service. Make sure your 8-digit reference number is entered correctly before confirming the payment.
Official online payment link: Pay your Council Tax online
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Use the automated telephone payment line if needed
Good when you have your debit card and bill ready.
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Bromley lists 0300 003 0089 as the 24-hour automated telephone payment system. Have your debit card, 8-digit Council Tax reference and pen and paper ready so you can note the authorisation number.
| Payment Method | Official Detail | Best Practical Tip |
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| Direct Debit | Collected on 1st, 15th or 24th of the month. | Choose a date after your regular income arrives. |
| Online payment | Official online Council Tax payment service. | Check the 8-digit reference before confirming. |
| Phone payment | 0300 003 0089. | Keep debit card, reference number and pen ready. |
| Standing order | Barclays, sort code 20-00-00, London Borough of Bromley General Account, account 93126692. | Quote your 8-digit reference number. |
| Post | P.O. Box 126, Bromley, BR1 3ZT. | Do not send cash. Write your reference on the reverse and include a payment slip. |
| Payment kiosk | Penge Library payment kiosk. | Have your 8-digit Council Tax reference ready. The kiosk cannot accept cheque payments. |
Bromley Council Tax Online Account, MyBromley Login, View Bill and Payment Arrangement
MyBromley Account is the official online account route for Bromley residents. Bromley says it provides a safe, secure and flexible way to do business with the council at a time that suits you.
What MyBromley can do
View Council Tax details, print a copy bill, request a Council Tax payment arrangement, view Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, and manage selected online services.
Two-stage registration
Bromley uses email verification first, then address confirmation through security questions or a PIN sent to your address.
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Open the official MyBromley page
Use the official Bromley account route only.
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Use Bromley’s official MyBromley Account page. You can register or sign in from there.
Official MyBromley page: MyBromley Account
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Complete both registration stages
Email access alone does not fully unlock added service information.
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Bromley explains that email verification lets you access the account, but address confirmation gives full access to added services. The PIN, where used, is normally posted on the next working day.
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Use MyBromley for payment arrangements and copy bills
Useful if you are checking a balance or missed instalment.
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Once your Council Tax service is added, MyBromley can help you view your details, print a copy bill and request a payment arrangement.
Bromley Council Tax Bands A to H, 2026/27 Charges, GLA Share and VOA Band Appeal
Bromley Council Tax bands are based on the market value of the property at 1 April 1991. The Valuation Office Agency sets the band, not Bromley Council. Your bill uses that band to calculate the annual charge.
| Band | Bromley Element | GLA Element | Total 2026/27 |
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| Band A | £1,086.35 | £340.34 | £1,426.69 |
| Band B | £1,267.41 | £397.06 | £1,664.47 |
| Band C | £1,448.47 | £453.79 | £1,902.26 |
| Band D | £1,629.53 | £510.51 | £2,140.04 |
| Band E | £1,991.65 | £623.96 | £2,615.61 |
| Band F | £2,353.77 | £737.40 | £3,091.17 |
| Band G | £2,715.88 | £850.85 | £3,566.73 |
| Band H | £3,259.06 | £1,021.02 | £4,280.08 |
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Open Bromley’s 2026/27 Council Tax guide
Use the official Bromley table for current charges.
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Bromley’s official guide shows the Bromley element, GLA element and total Council Tax for each band.
Official Bromley guide: Council Tax 2026/27 guide
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Check the band through GOV.UK or VOA
Bands are set independently from the council.
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Use the official GOV.UK Council Tax band checker. If your band looks wrong, Bromley’s guide says you can contact the Valuation Officer on 03000 501 501 or use the VOA website.
Official GOV.UK checker: Check your Council Tax band
Bromley Council Tax Discounts, Single Person Discount, Disability Reduction, Students, Carers and Empty Properties
Bromley has official discount and exemption routes for residents whose household or property circumstances qualify. Common routes include Single Person Discount, severe mental impairment, caring for disabled persons, reductions for people with disabilities, students, empty properties and annexes.
Single Person Discount
If only one adult lives in the property, Bromley says the residential element is reduced. Empty properties do not qualify for Single Person Discount.
Disability and care discounts
Some carers, severely mentally impaired residents and disabled-property adaptations may qualify for specific discounts or reductions.
Students and other disregards
Bromley’s discounts section includes students, student nurses, hospital/nursing home patients and other disregards.
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Open Bromley’s discounts and exemptions hub
Choose the exact reduction before applying.
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Use Bromley’s official Council Tax discounts and exemptions page to find the correct discount or exemption form.
Official page: Council Tax discounts and exemptions
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Apply for Single Person Discount only if it fits
Do not claim it for an empty property.
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Bromley explains that Council Tax is calculated as 50% property tax and 50% residential tax. The residential part is based on two adults living in the property. If there is only one adult, the residential element is reduced to 25%.
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Check disability reduction evidence before applying
Some applications may need supporting information.
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For reductions for people with disabilities, Bromley says it may later ask for a letter from an occupational therapist, social worker, doctor or similarly qualified person, or arrange for a council officer to visit your home.
Bromley Council Tax Support, Low Income Help, Payment Difficulty and Debt Advice
Bromley has Council Tax Support for people on low income and also gives guidance for residents who are struggling to make payments. If your income has dropped, check support before arrears grow.
Council Tax Support
Use Bromley’s Council Tax Support scheme page if you are on low income and need help paying Council Tax.
Payment difficulty help
Bromley says to contact them if you are experiencing difficulty, so they can consider suitable arrangements.
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Open the Council Tax Support scheme page
Use this if income or benefits are the problem.
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Bromley’s Council Tax Support scheme is listed under the Council Tax section. MyBromley also lets residents view Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support details after account setup.
Official page: Council Tax Support scheme
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Contact Bromley if you cannot pay
Early contact can help avoid recovery escalation.
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Bromley says to contact them if you are having difficulty making payment. The council may take your circumstances into account and agree suitable terms such as rescheduling or delaying payment for up to three months.
Official contact form: Revenues and benefits contact form
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Use free independent debt advice if needed
Council Tax arrears can be part of a wider money issue.
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Bromley links residents to independent organisations such as Citizens Advice, National Debtline, StepChange, MoneyHelper and Debt Advice Foundation for wider money problems.
Bromley Council Tax Tips Most Residents Learn Too Late
These practical checks can help you avoid late payments, wrong-account references, missing bills, login delays and avoidable recovery action.
Pay five days early unless using Direct Debit
Bromley says non-Direct Debit payments should be made five days before the due date to allow for delivery or bank processing.
Keep your 8-digit reference safe
You need it for online payment, phone payment, standing order, postal payments, MyBromley and enquiry forms.
Use Direct Debit dates properly
Bromley collects Direct Debits on the 1st, 15th or 24th. Choose the date closest after regular income arrives.
Complete both MyBromley registration stages
Email verification is only part one. Address confirmation gives full access to added service information.
Note the phone authorisation number
When using the automated phone line, Bromley says to keep pen and paper ready to note the authorisation number.
Do not ignore arrears text or email reminders
Bromley uses secure text and email reminders before further recovery action, so check messages carefully and use official routes only.
Bromley Council Tax Moving Home, New Occupier, Change of Address and Final Bill Help
If you move into Bromley, move out of Bromley or move within the borough, tell the council quickly. Council Tax liability depends on exact dates, occupation, ownership, tenancy and who is responsible for the property.
| Situation | What to Tell Bromley | Why It Matters |
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| Moving into Bromley | New address, move-in date, occupiers and tenancy or ownership details. | Creates the correct Council Tax account. |
| Moving out of Bromley | Leaving date, forwarding address and final account information. | Helps stop charges after liability ends. |
| Moving within Bromley | Old and new address with exact dates. | Closes one account and starts another. |
| Household adult changed | Date another adult moved in or out. | May affect Single Person Discount or disregards. |
| Benefit/support changes | Income, benefit, household or savings changes. | May affect Council Tax Support. |
Official Council Tax hub: Moving home and Council Tax services
Bromley Council Tax Arrears, Non-Payment, Payment Arrangement, Summons and Reminder Help
Council Tax arrears should be handled early. Bromley says if you are experiencing difficulty in making payment, you should contact them so they can consider suitable arrangements based on your circumstances.
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Check your payment method and reference first
Some arrears start because the reference was wrong.
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Check whether you used the correct 8-digit Council Tax reference. If you paid by post or bank, allow enough processing time and keep proof ready.
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Request a payment arrangement through official routes
MyBromley and the contact form are safer than informal messages.
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MyBromley can be used to request a Council Tax payment arrangement. Bromley also has a revenues and benefits contact form for difficulty making payments and other Council Tax enquiries.
Official form: Revenues and benefits contact form
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Understand summons costs before ignoring reminders
Recovery can add extra cost.
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Bromley’s non-payment page explains that if the full reminder amount is not paid on time, further recovery action can include a summons to Magistrates Court. The page also says summons costs can be added.
Official non-payment page: Non-payment of Council Tax
Bromley Council Tax Refunds, Overpayments, Credit Balance and Copy Bill Checks
You may have a Council Tax credit if you moved, overpaid, paid after a discount was applied, had Council Tax Support backdated, won a band appeal, or kept paying after your liability ended.
Common refund reasons
Moving out, duplicate payment, Direct Debit continuing too long, revised discount, support change, exemption or account correction.
What to prepare
Your 8-digit Council Tax reference, old address, forwarding address, move date, payment proof and bank details through an official Bromley route.
Official Council Tax hub: Apply for a refund
Bromley Council Tax Phone Number, Payment Line, MyBromley, Contact Form and Postal Address
Use the correct Bromley Council Tax route depending on what you need. Keep your 8-digit Council Tax reference, full name, property address, payment date and bill details ready before calling or using the online form.
| Contact / Resource | Best For | Details |
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| Automated payment line | Council Tax card payment by phone. | 0300 003 0089 24-hour automated payment system |
| Council Tax and Benefits | Council Tax and benefit enquiries. | 0300 303 8670 |
| Main council switchboard | General council contact. | 020 8464 3333 |
| MyBromley Account | View bill, print copy bill, payment arrangement and support details. | Register / sign in |
| Online enquiry form | Payment difficulty, account query, benefit or Council Tax question. | Revenues and benefits contact form |
| Postal payment address | Cheque or postal order payments. | P.O. Box 126, Bromley, BR1 3ZT |
| Civic Centre | General council reference and appointment-based customer service. | Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS |
Bromley Council Tax FAQs
Quick answers for residents searching Bromley Council Tax bills, bands, pay online, phone number, MyBromley, Direct Debit, discounts, Council Tax Support, moving home and contact help.
How do I pay Bromley Council Tax online?▾
Use Bromley Council’s official Paying your council tax page and choose the online payment option. You need the 8-digit reference number shown on your Council Tax bill.
What is the Bromley Council Tax phone payment number?▾
Bromley lists 0300 003 0089 as the 24-hour automated telephone payment system. Keep your debit card, 8-digit reference number and pen ready.
What is the Bromley Council Tax contact number?▾
Bromley lists 0300 303 8670 for Council Tax and Benefits enquiries. The main council switchboard is 020 8464 3333.
What are Bromley Council Tax bands for 2026/27?▾
Bromley’s 2026/27 table lists Band A £1,426.69, Band B £1,664.47, Band C £1,902.26, Band D £2,140.04, Band E £2,615.61, Band F £3,091.17, Band G £3,566.73 and Band H £4,280.08.
How do I check my Bromley Council Tax band?▾
Use Bromley’s Council Tax guide or the official GOV.UK Council Tax band checker. The Valuation Office Agency sets bands, not Bromley Council.
Can I view my Bromley Council Tax bill online?▾
Yes. Bromley says Council Tax payers can view their account online by signing in or registering for a MyBromley Account.
What can I do in MyBromley Account?▾
You can view Council Tax details, print a copy bill, request a Council Tax payment arrangement, view Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, and access selected online services.
Can I get Bromley Single Person Discount?▾
Yes. Bromley says if there is only one adult living in the property, the residential element is reduced. Single Person Discount does not apply to empty properties.
Can I apply for Bromley Council Tax Support?▾
Yes. Bromley has a Council Tax Support scheme for people on low income. You can also view Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support details in MyBromley after registration.
What should I do if I cannot pay Bromley Council Tax?▾
Use Bromley’s revenues and benefits contact form. Bromley says it may take your circumstances into account and agree suitable terms such as rescheduling or delaying payment for up to three months.
Where do I post Bromley Council Tax cheques?▾
Bromley lists P.O. Box 126, Bromley, BR1 3ZT for cheque and postal order payments. Do not send cash and always quote your reference number on the reverse.
Is UKCouncilTax.org the official Bromley Council website?▾
No. UKCouncilTax.org is an independent guide. Always use official Bromley Council and GOV.UK pages for payments, applications, account updates and legal decisions.