Council Tax - Band Reductions
Council Tax band is based on what a home might have sold for in April 1991. To determine the correct band the size ,age, character and the locality of the property would have been taken into account. The Council Tax bandings are set by the Valuation Office Agency.
If you think that your property may be in the wrong band or would like to check the bandings of neighbouring properties go to the Valuation Office Opens in a new window website for more details.
If you want to discuss your banding you can call the local office in Harrogate 01423 830800. It is not necessary to spend money on querying the Council Tax band of your property. Fraudsters are calling Council Taxpayers telling them that the council tax band has been reduced, and requesting bank details and dates of birth to process the refund. if you recieve such a call please contact the council on 0845 1211555 or the police.
Reduction for Disabilities
If a disabled person lives in your home and your property has been adapted to meet the needs of that person your Council Tax bill may be reduced.
The reduction effectively reduces the bill for your home to that charged for a property in the next lowest valuation band.
Example
A property is band D would pay the amount of Council Tax charged for a property in band C.
Any other discounts or benefits may still apply.
You can only get this reduction if a person with a disability permanently lives in the property and needs an extra room or space.
For example - the person may need a ground floor bedroom in a property with two or more storeys, or a room to store wheelchairs or dialysis equipment. Or you may need a second bathroom or kitchen to meet the needs of the disabled person. You may need extra space so a wheelchair can be used indoors.
If you think you may be eligible for a reduction you must contact the Council.
A Council Tax Officer will make an appointment to visit your home and assess your claim.
We regularly review disabled reductions and you should fill in and return all the forms we send you.
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