Council Tax
Council Tax was introduced on 1 April 1993 and is a contribution towards the cost of local authority services, payable in respect of domestic properties.
It is a property based tax payable by the resident owners or tenants of each property. Each property is given a valuation band which then determines the amount of Council Tax to be paid. If the property is on mains water and sewerage a charge for this will be included along with the Council Tax, again this amount is determined by the band of the property.
The Council Tax that you pay is a contribution towards the cost of council services. Usually the resident owner or tenant of a property pays. If you are living with your partner/spouse then you will be jointly liable for Council Tax for your property.
You may still have to pay Council Tax if you are the owner or the tenant of a:
- second home
- holiday home
- empty property
More Information
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Find out how much you will have to pay for Council Tax in your area
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See if your property could qualify for a reduction
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Look at your options on how, when and where to pay
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See what help is available if you cant afford to pay
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Look at what happens if you don't pay
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How to report a change of circumstances
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Read our 2009/10 Guide to Council Tax and Non Domestic Rates leaflet
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