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Council Tax appeals

How to challenge and appeal your Council Tax bill if you think it's incorrect.

You should tell us if you think that:

  • your home shouldn’t be charged council tax
  • the bills are being sent to the wrong person for your home
  • the amount being charged is wrong
  • we have not applied a discount or exemption to which you are entitled
  • we have charged you a penalty for not telling us about changes in your circumstances and you do not agree with the charge
  • we have issued a completion notice and you do not agree with its contents

You can’t appeal because you think your council tax bill is too expensive.

How to appeal 

You should appeal to us in writing. To submit an appeal please contact us.

If you're not happy with our decision, you can appeal to the Valuation Tribunal Service within two months of our decision (or two months from your initial appeal if no decision is made within that time).

Making an appeal does not allow you to withhold payment or part payment of your Council Tax.


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