When do i need to pay council tax by. This includes a reduction in council tax. Do i need to pay council tax. What you need to know. The tax helps fund local services including education fire and police services.
Available in england and. Council tax is a tax on households by local authorities in britain based on the estimated value of a property and the number of people living in it. In any of these situations council tax does not need to be paid. In 2014 the government scrapped what it called the unfair surcharge on family annexes which saw two separate council tax bills levied on the same home if it had a granny flat granny annexe or similar extension.
The government website explains. How much you will save will depend on your own situation we take a look in more detail at this new system with our easy to follow guide. You will usually have to pay council tax if youre 18 or over and own or rent a home. Find a postcode on royal mails postcode finder.
The band is based on the value of your home in 1991. I need help with my council. If you receive universal credit you may have to pay less in council tax but you will need to apply for that separately. As such it is worth contacting them to find out whether you are liable for council tax for your empty property.
Council tax is controlled by the local council tax office. Do i have to pay council tax in a granny annex. The council tax you have to pay is determined by the valuation band your home has been placed in. The official stance on granny annexes and council tax.
Unless you make an arrangement with the council tax office you must continue to pay the amounts set out in your original bill until you are sent a new bill. Pay your council tax pay council tax online or by other methods such as direct debit. If you think your bill is wrong in any way you should tell the council tax office immediately. Council tax reduction has replaced the council tax benefit and is used to help you pay your council tax bill.