Appeals
If you feel you are not liable to pay Council Tax then you are able to appeal. |
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You can appeal against your Council Tax band on the following grounds: | |
- Where you believe that there has been a material increase or material reduction (this is explained below) in the dwellings value
- Where you start or stop using part of your dwelling to carry out a business
- Where the Listing Officer has altered a list without representations having been made by a taxpayer
- Where you become the taxpayer in respect of a dwelling for the first time. (Your appeal must be made within six months)
A material increase in value may result from building, engineering, or other work carried out on the dwelling. In these cases revaluation does not take place until after a sale - so the person appealing would usually be the new owner or resident.
A material reduction in value may result from the demolition of any part of the dwelling, any change in the physical state of the local area or an adaptation to make the dwelling suitable for use by someone with a physical disability.
In these cases revaluation should take place as soon as possible.
It is important to remember that Council Tax payment must continue until a decision is made on your appeal.
If your appeal is successful you will then be entitled to a refund for any of the overpaid tax.
| Appeals regarding bands should be sent to |
The Listing Officer
The Valuation Office
Inland Revenue
London House
New London Road
CHELMSFORD
Essex CM2 0QL.
Tel: 01245 541200.
If you would like to speak with us about anything to do with your Council Tax please contact the Council Tax Dept
| Can I appeal against the bill you sent me? |
If you feel you are not liable to pay Council Tax then you are able to appeal. For example, you may appeal because you are not the resident or owner, your property is exempt or because the Council has made a mistake in calculating your bill. If you wish to appeal on these grounds you must first notify the Council Tax Dept in writing so that they have the opportunity to reconsider the case.
Further details about all appeal procedures, including the role of the valuation tribunal, may be obtained from the Council Tax Dept
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