Council Tax is a property based tax which contributes towards council services, as well as fire and police services. For more information you can view what Council Tax is used for.
Every property is in a band and the charge is based on 2 adult residents.
How much you pay depends on which band your house is in.
The bands and value of properties is set by the Government's Valuation Office.
You can check your Council Tax band on the GOV.UK website.
View more information on Council Tax charges 2024 to 2025.
Appeal against your Council Tax band
You can appeal against your valuation band if:
- you moved into your home in the last 6 months and the building has been altered since the 1991 valuation
- the area where you live has changed in a way which could affect the value of your home.
View more information on how to appeal against your Council Tax valuation band on the GOV.UK website.