How Council Tax is calculated

tiemadmin • 28 November 2024

To calculate your Council Tax, you need to know the following:

  • The valuation band of your property in England, Wales, or Scotland
  • The amount your local council charges for that band
  • Whether you qualify for a discount or exemption from the full bill

If you are on a low income or receive benefits, you may be eligible for Council Tax Reduction (formerly known as Council Tax Benefit).

Your property may be 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;
  • you split a single property into self-contained flats;
  • you convert flats into a single property;
  • you start or stop working from home;
  • the previous owner made changes to your property;
  • there are significant changes to your local area, like a new road being built; or
  • a similar property in your area has its Council Tax band changed.

A full Council Tax bill is based on at least two adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill.

Certain people are not counted (‘disregarded’) when working out how many people live in a property. Your Council Tax bill may be reduced if there are disregarded people living in your property. There are also discounts that may be available for households where everyone is a full-time student or if someone living in the property is disabled.

If you think you have overpaid your Council Tax bill you need to contact your local council to discuss a refund.

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