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Council taxDo you think your property is in the wrong council tax band?Helen Rodger - May 2011council.tax@kirklees.gov.uk The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible
for giving each home a property valuation band. We use this valuation
band in part of our council tax calculation. The lower the band,
the less council tax you usually have to pay.
If you think your property is in the wrong valuation band, you may be able to appeal against it with the Valuation Office Agency. There are some companies currently advertising in our area offering to make an appeal on your behalf, but they will usually charge a fee, and/or a percentage of any refund you may receive. If you want to make an appeal yourself, it's totally free of charge, and it's easier to do than you think. Before you decide to appeal you should know that there are limited circumstances when an appeal can be made, and the valuation band is based on 1991 market levels, not current house prices. Valuation bands can also increase, as well as decrease. Full details of when, and how to appeal are on the Directgov website. Even if you decide to appeal, you should continue to pay your council tax bill. If you are successful we will send you a new bill with a revised payment plan. For more free help and council tax advice, email us at: council.tax@kirklees.gov.uk or ring: 01484 414900 or visit your local citizens advice bureau. |