Council tax FAQs
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Council tax FAQs
Q: Who has to pay Council Tax?
Q: What does Council Tax pay for?
Q: If I rent, am I liable for Council Tax?
Q: What do I do if I am moving house?
Q: What valuation band is my property in?
Q: What is my Council Tax band?
Q: Why is a house in the same street in a lower band than mine?
All properties were valued before the start of council tax, the effective date was 1st April 1991. After valuation, the properties were place in one of the council tax bands. Bands are based on the saleable value of the property as it was on 1st April 1991 and NOT the current value.
If you become the owner of, or move into a property for the first time you may make an appeal on your band value to the Valuation Office Agency within 6 months. If you do appeal you MUST continue paying your original council tax bill. If your appeal is successful we will refund any money that you have overpaid. To make an appeal call the Valuation Office Agency on 0121 410 3700 and for the form 'Making a Proposal to alter the Valuation List'. Alternatively write to The Listing Officer, Valuation Office Agency, 5th Floor Sherbourne House, Manor House Drive , Coventry , CV1 2TG .
To make a 'proposal' online you need to find your property using the search facility below and follow the 'make a formal challenge ('proposal') links.
http://www.voa.gov.uk/cti/InitS.asp?lcn=0
Q: What if I have trouble paying the bill?
Q: What action can the Local Authority take if I don't pay my bill?