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Appealing Your Council Tax Band

How to challenge your council tax band or appeal a council tax liability decision to the Valuation Tribunal.

Visión general

Every domestic property in England is assigned a council tax band (A to H) based on its value as at 1 April 1991. If you believe your band is wrong, you can challenge it by making a proposal to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). If you disagree with the VOA's decision, you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal for England. You can also appeal to the Valuation Tribunal about liability and billing disputes with your local council.

Proceso paso a paso

1

Check your band is correct

Use the VOA's online tool to check your band and compare it with similar properties in your area. Grounds for challenge include: you believe the band was wrong from the start, there have been physical changes to the property, or you are a new owner/tenant.

Plazo: Before making a proposal
Consejos prácticos
  • Compare with identical or similar properties nearby — inconsistency is strong evidence
  • Check the VOA council tax list online
2

Make a proposal to the VOA

Contact the Valuation Office Agency to make a formal proposal to change your band. You can do this online or in writing. The VOA will review your case and may agree to change the band, or may reject the proposal.

Plazo: VOA should respond within 2-4 months
Consejos prácticos
  • Be aware — the VOA can increase your band as well as decrease it
  • Provide evidence: estate agent valuations, comparable property bands
3

Appeal to the Valuation Tribunal

If the VOA rejects your proposal, you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal for England within 3 months. The tribunal is independent and hearings are free. You can attend in person or have the case decided on written submissions.

Plazo: Within 3 months of VOA decision
Consejos prácticos
  • The tribunal hearing is informal — you can represent yourself
  • Prepare a clear comparison with similar properties

Costes

VOA proposalFree
Valuation Tribunal appealFree

Advertencias importantes

Warning: the VOA can increase your band as well as decrease it — make sure your evidence supports a lower band.

You must continue paying council tax at the current rate while any challenge is pending.

Different rules apply in Wales — contact the VOA Wales.

Enlaces útiles

VOA — Council Tax BandsValuation Tribunal for England