How your council tax is calculated
The amount of council tax you have to pay each year depends on the valuation band your domestic property has been allocated.
Under certain circumstances, you may qualify for a discount or exemption on your council tax.
Valuation band and range of values
The Valuation Office part of HM Revenue and Customs (VO) maintains the council tax valuation list. This includes placing new properties within a council tax band and changing bands for properties when necessary.
When the VO assesses a domestic property for council tax it allocates it into one of eight ‘bands’, according to its open market value as at 1 April 1991.
A – up to and including £40,000
B – £40,001 – £52,000
C – £52,001 – £68,000
D – £68,001 – £88,000
E – £88,001 – £120,000
F – £120,001 – £160,000
G – £160,001 – £320,000
H – more than £320,000
The valuation band forms the basis on which your council tax bill is calculated – i.e. the greater the value of your property the more you will need to pay.
To understand why your property is in a certain band you can find more information on the VO’s website at How domestic properties are assessed for Council Tax bands
The council tax valuation list shows the valuation band for each domestic property in England and Wales. You can view the band of any property by visiting the VO’s website.
A paper copy of the council tax valuation list for South Oxfordshire is also available for inspection at our offices.
Appeal your property’s valuation band
If you believe that your home should be placed in a lower band, you can appeal via the VO. Further information explaining the process for challenging your council tax band and some common questions can be found on the VO website.
Contact us - Council tax
0345 302 2313
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South Oxfordshire District Council
Po Box 872
Erith
DA8 1UN
