Council Tax - appeals
Can I appeal against my property band?
If you consider that your property should be placed in a higher
or lower band, you should write to the Listing Officer (not
Ryedale District Council) making a proposal that the band
should be altered.
You may only appeal within 6 months of first becoming a Council
Tax payer at a dwelling or if there has been a material change in
circumstances (such as demolition of part of the building).
You should bear in mind that all Council Tax valuations are
based on the property's value as at 1 April 1991. Any increase or
decrease in a dwelling's value due to housing market fluctuations
since 1991 will not affect the banding.
You should appeal to: Ian Johnson MRICS, Listing Officer,
Council Tax North, Valuation Agency, King William House, Market
Place, HULL HU1 1RT. Telephone number: 03000 501501. Email:
ctnorth@voa.gsi.gov.uk
Ryedale District Council may only amend the valuation list when
advised by the Listing Officer.
You may also appeal if you consider that you are not liable to pay
Council Tax, for example because you are not the resident or owner,
or because your property is exempt; or that Ryedale District
Council has made a mistake in calculating your bill. If you wish to
appeal on these grounds you must first write to us stating your
grievance so that we can check your details.
Making an appeal does not allow you to withhold payment of Council
Tax owing in the meantime
If your appeal is successful you will be entitled to a refund of
any overpaid Council Tax. Further details on the appeals procedures
(including the role of valuation tribunals) may be obtained from
Ryedale District Council.
Notice of Objection to Council
Tax
Appeal other than against banding for example, the
property is not a chargeable dwelling, Council Tax should show a
25% discount to reflect single occupancy.
Can I appeal against my Council Tax
Benefit?
If you decide that you are not happy with your benefit
decision notice and you would like us to look at your claim again
or if you want to appeal against it, you should make your request,
in writing, to be received at this office within one calendar month
of the date on the decision notice. For further information about
appealing against your Coucil Tax Benefit decision see Benefits -
Appeals