How council tax contributes to our budget
Council tax applies to domestic properties and it is paid by residents or owners. The amount you pay is based on the value of the property, at 1991 prices.
Council tax is just 19.7 percent of our total income. In 2025 to 2026 council tax is expected to raise £149.7 million towards the cost of providing services to our communities.
For more information about what council tax is, who has to pay, how much it is, to check which band your home is in, or to find out if you may be able to receive a discount or exemption, see:
Where your council tax goes
Your council tax bill provides funding for more than just the council - Some of it also goes to pay for Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue.
In April 2025 to March 2026 the percentage of your bill each organisation received was:
| Organisation or purpose | Percentage of council tax received |
|---|---|
| Newcastle City Council | 73.87 |
| Adult social care | 13.86 |
| Northumbria Police | 8.12 |
| Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue | 4.15 |