Time is running out for Derby residents to be in with a chance to win up to £1000 off next year’s Council Tax bill.

Electronic billing is another way to receive your Council Tax bill. Instead of getting a paper bill in the post, you can view your bill online. Those who make the switch by 14 February 2025 will be entered in to a prize draw.

The first prize is up to £1000 off your Council Tax bill for the 2025/26 year. There are four runner-up prizes of up to £500 off your next full year’s Council Tax bill.

Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the secure online system means you can check your Council Tax bill 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also set up or change a Direct Debit, make a payment arrangement or update your contact details.

Council Tax payers first to register for myAccount. As soon as this account is activated, you can select the electronic billing option. If you're already registered for e-billing, you're automatically entered.

How to enter

  • Sign in or Register to myAccount
  • Select the option to “Manage Council Tax and Benefits”
  • Then select “Manage Your Services”
  • If you’re already subscribed to the Council Tax online service, choose “Show Account Details” then select the “Paperless e-billing Sign Up” option.
  • If you haven’t subscribed to the Council Tax online service before, choose “Add Service” and then “Council Tax”. You will need to enter your 9-digit Council Tax reference number (you can find this on your previous Council Tax bill) and answer a few questions about your bill to confirm your identity.
  • Once you’ve linked your Council Tax account you’ll be asked “Would you like to go Paperless?” Follow the link to complete your e-billing sign up.

Councillor Hardyal Dhindsa, Cabinet Member for Digital and Organisational Transformation, said:

E-billing is a great way to manage your Council Tax account. It’s quick and secure, giving you 24/7 access to your information.

By not receiving paper bills, you’ll also help to reduce paper waste and keep costs down. Every time someone switches to e-billing, the Council saves money on print and postage, and those savings go directly to maintaining essential services.

With the deadline fast approaching, I encourage all residents to sign up for e-billing today for a chance to win a significant discount on their Council Tax.

The deadline to enter this prize draw has now passed.