Council Tax - Banding
Each dwelling is billed for council tax, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or house boat, and whether it is owned or rented. Each property is allocated to one of eight bands according to it's market value on 1st April 1991. Properties in band D will pay the basic charge and properties in other bands will be charged proportionately.
What band am I in?
The amount of your council tax bill will depend upon the band into which your property has been placed by the District Valuer. That band is based on the value of your home as at April 1991 when the valuations were carried out.
|
BAND |
VALUE |
|---|---|
|
A |
Less than £40,000 |
|
B |
£40,000 - £52,000 |
|
C |
£52,000 - £68,000 |
|
D |
£68,000 - £88,000 |
|
E |
£88,000 - £120,000 |
|
F |
£120,000 - £160,000 |
|
G |
£160,000 - £320,000 |
|
H |
Over £320,000 |
Appeals against the band should be made to:
The Valuation Office
St Peters House
45 Victoria Street
St Albans
Herts
AL1 3UG
Tel: 01727 774700
Fax: 01727 774799
Or go to: http://www.voa.gov.uk/where/st_albans/st_albans_office.htm
If you appeal against the banding of your property, you must keep up your payments as shown on your original bill until your appeal has been dealt with. If you don't, Hertsmere Borough Council will take recovery action against any arrears that accrue. If your appeal is successful, the council will then refund any overpayment at that time.