local tax; council tax
A tax levied by a local government rather than the national government. In Japanese contexts this commonly refers to taxes collected by prefectures, municipalities, and similar local authorities; 'council tax' is a context-dependent English equivalent.
Local taxes are an important source of revenue for local governments.
Fixed asset tax is one type of local tax.
Local governments levy automobile tax as a local tax.
Residents are obligated to pay local tax every year.
Local tax rates are expected to rise starting next fiscal year.