The total amount Harlow residents will pay in Council Tax from 1 April 2023 has been set and this year’s bill will include a freeze in Harlow Council’s share.
Essex County Council will increase its share by 3.5%, which includes 2% for Adult Social Care, the Essex Police & Crime Commissioner will increase Essex Police’s share by 6.84% and Essex Fire Service by 6.57%. Harlow Council’s share will be frozen.
The increases from the county council, police and fire mean the overall bill will increase by 3.48%.
Although Harlow Council collects council tax it only keeps £14 out of every £100 collected, £71 goes to Essex County Council, £11 to Essex Police and £4 to Essex Fire & Rescue Service.
Residents will receive their new bills in March. Harlow’s Council Tax bill from 1 April 2023 will be made up as follows:
Band
Essex County Council (increased by 3.5%)
Harlow Council (increased by 0%)
Essex Police (increased by 6.84%)
Essex Fire & Rescue Service (increased by 6.57%)
Total bill (increased by 3.48%
A
£966.78
£192.60
£155.64
£53.52
£1,368.54
B
£1,127.91
£224.70
£181.58
£62.44
£1,596.63
C
£1,289.04
£256.80
£207.52
£71.36
£1,824.72
D
£1,450.17
£288.90
£233.46
£80.28
£2,052.81
E
£1,772.43
£353.10
£285.34
£98.12
£2,508.99
F
£2,094.69
£417.30
£337.22
£115.96
£2,965.17
G
£2,416.95
£481.50
£389.10
£133.80
£3,421.35
H
£2,900.34
£577.80
£466.92
£160.56
£4,105.62
Council Tax help and support
Residents can pay their bill over 12 months between April and March rather than over 10 months. Please email: [email protected] before 1 May 2023.
Residents who are struggling to pay their Council Tax or rent should visit www.harlow.gov.uk/benefits
Residents can also manage their Council Tax online and sign up to get their bill online at https://selfserve.harlow.gov.uk/MyAccounts
For information email [email protected], visit www.harlow.gov.uk/council-tax or call 01279 446688
Some 6,600 households on low incomes receive support with their Council Tax, and this support will continue for families and households struggling with the cost of living. The scheme funds up to three quarters of the overall Council Tax bill for those of working age and up to 100% for those of pensionable age eligible for support. For more information and to apply for Council Tax support visit www.harlow.gov.uk/benefits/council-tax-support
