08 October 2008Each dwelling has been allocated to one of eight bands by the Valuation Office Agency according to its value on 1 April 1991.
Each band of property pays a different amount of Council Tax. The valuation bands apply nationally and were set by Central Government. The eight valuation bands are:
Valuation band |
Range of values | Tax |
||
A B C D E F G H |
Up to and including £40,000 £40,001 to £52,000 £52,001 to £68,000 £68,001 to £88,000 £88,001 to £120,000 £120,001 to £160,000 £160,001 to £320,000 More than £320,000 |
6/9ths 7/9ths 8/9ths 9/9ths 11/9ths 13/9ths 15/9ths 18/9ths |
Even if your property was built or purchased since 1 April 1991, the band of your property is based on 1 April 1991 market prices and not the price you paid for the property. Visit the Valulation Office Agency's website where you can find the Council Tax banding of your property and any property throughout the country. Its site also includes information about how to appeal against bandings.
People with disabilities
If you, or someone who lives with you, is disabled and needs a room, an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space to permit the use of a wheelchair, you may be entitled to a reduced Council Tax bill. You can download the Disability Application Form (
PDF 107K file details) here.
The bill may be reduced to that of a property in the band immediately below the band shown on the Valuation List. If your home is in band A, a reduction to five ninths of valuation band D can apply. These reductions ensure that disabled people do not pay more tax on account of space needed because of a disability.
If you think a reduction should apply to your home, and this is not shown on your bill, you should contact the Council Tax Section. If the disabled person leaves your home, you must tell the Council.
If your home has any special fixtures which have been added for a disabled resident which reduce its value and you do not think they have been taken into account in the valuation band to which your home has been assigned, you should contact the Valuation Office.
For more information, contact the Council Tax section.
