If you live in Fethiye then a payment for Council Tax is due by the end of April.

Turkish people and foreigners owning land/property are legally required to visit the Council at least once per year to pay their taxes.

This tax can be paid in two ways:

• The entire annual amount by the month of the end of April.

• Half to be paid by end of April with the other half being due by end of October.

The Council Tax for Fethiye consists of two taxes rolled into one payment. One part is for rubbish collection and the balance for all of the other services they carry out.

Unlike the UK no bills are sent out so you will need to make a note in your diary or check this website to find out when your payments are due.

You can find out how much you owe either by visiting the Council offices near the downtown Carrefour supermarket, or ringing. If you ring ask for TURGUT SEVIK - 0252 614 1020 ext 128 he speaks some English.

Payments are only accepted in cash (no direct debits) and are payable at the Council Offices.

If you have your account number it will help but otherwise supply your address and confirm your name and they will tell you the number (they may ask you for your Tapu and passport to help them identifiy your property number but these are not necessary)

Go to the cash desk and make your payment and a receipt will be issued. You should retain that as proof of payment.