Council Tax - band reductions
The local authority may give a band reduction in order to
recalculate the amount of council tax payable if a permenantly
disabled person lives in a dwelling with certain features which are
essential or of major importance to the well-being of the disabled
person.
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Band reductions due to disability
If you, or someone who lives with you, need a room, or an
extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space for wheelchair
circulation in your property to meet special needs arising from a
disability, you may be entitled to a reduced Council Tax bill. The
bill may be reduced to that of a property in the band immediately
below the band shown on the valuation list. These reductions ensure
that disabled people do not pay more tax on account of space needed
because of a disability. From 1st April 2000, if your property is
in a Band A, you may be entitled to a reduction. Ryedale District
Council can advise you of the band. To apply for a reduction a form
is available to complete on the right.
If you need to know more information about any Disability
Benefits you may be entitled to log on to
Directgov.
If you need to know how this may affect any claim for Council
Tax Benefit contact the Benefits Services at Ryedale District
Council.
Other reasons for band reductions
The valuation of a property is based upon property values as
at 1 April 1991 - recent purchase prices are therefore not
necessarily the best evidence. Since 1 December 1993 there are only
limited occasions when taxpayers can challenge their banding; these
include:
- after demolition/conversions of houses to flats;
- physical changes in the locality affecting value;
- and within six months of:
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- a band change to your property made by the Listing
Officer;
- a band change to a similar property to yours made by the
Court;
- becoming a new taxpayer.
Your Council Tax bill will state which band applies to your
dwelling, and will also show the percentage change for all
precepting authorities in relation to the preceding year.
| Valuation
Band |
Range of
Values |
Proportion of
Band D |
| A |
Up to £40,000 |
6/9ths |
| B |
£40,000 - £52,000 |
7/9ths |
| C |
£52,001 -
£68,000 |
8/9ths |
| D |
£68,001 - £88,000 |
9/9ths |
| E |
£88,001 - £120,000 |
11/9ths |
| F |
£120,001 - £160,000 |
13/9ths |
| G |
£160,001 - £320,000 |
15/9ths |
| H |
More than £320,000 |
18/9ths |
If bandings are challenged, taxpayers must still continue to
pay the current Bill until any
appeal is settled.
More detailed information is available from:
Ian Johnson MRICS
Listing Officer
Council Tax North
Valuation Office Agency
King William House
Market Place
HULL HU1 1RT
Telephone: 03000 501501
Website: ctnorth@voa.gsl.gov.uk