Usually one person, called the ‘liable person’, has to pay council tax. Nobody under the age of 18 can be a liable person. Couples living together will both be ‘jointly and severally liable’ – this means they are responsible as a couple but also individually.
Will there be council tax breaks?
February and March are the two months of the year when you don’t pay council tax. Find out if you’re eligible for a council tax break. If you pay your council tax in 10 instalments, then you can look forward to a break in your bill in February and March.
When do you not have to pay council tax?
Plus, if you’re moving into Armed Forces accommodation then you won’t have to pay Council Tax, and there are also exceptions for homes having extensive work or when a home is unoccupied following the death of the owner.
What happens when you change your council tax band?
Changes that may affect your Council Tax band. Your property may be revalued and put in a different band in some circumstances, for example if: you demolish part of your property and do not rebuild it. you alter your property to create 2 or more self-contained units, for example an annexe – each unit will have its own band.
When do I get my council tax bill when I move?
You’ll need to include the forwarding addresses for every adult in the property that pays council tax. You’ll get a final bill usually within the month following your moving date, and can apply for a refund if you’re in credit from your local authority.
How is the cost of council tax determined?
The amount of council tax that you need to pay is decided by your local authority. Their decision will be based on the amount they need to raise and on where your property sits in the valuation band. To calculate what you should be be paying in Council Tax, you’ll first need to work out the backwards value of your home using a tool found here.
