Banding and Appeals
The majority of dwellings are subject to Council Tax. There is one bill per dwelling, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether it is owned or rented.
Your property is in one of eight valuation bands according to its market value as at 1 April 1991.
How can I find my banding?
To find your banding you can visit the Valuation Office website.
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Why is my next door neighbour's band different to mine?
If the properties are identical, they should be in the same band, but if there are differences, for example one of them has had an extension, this could account for the difference.
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How can I appeal against my banding?
The Council does not decide the bandings. All enquiries and appeals about valuation and banding must be made to The Listing Officer, Council Tax East, Valuation Office Agency, Ground Floor, Ferrers House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham NG2 1AB Tel: 03000 501 501 Email cteast@voa.gsi.gov.uk
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I have appealed against the band of my property, do I still have to pay?
Yes. You remain liable to pay the amount you have been billed until the property's band is altered or removed. Please note that if you do not pay, your account will be subject to recovery action.
If the band is subsequently reduced, you will either receive a refund or a credit against a future bill.
I am building an extension to my property. Will my charge increase?
Currently, if you build an extension, your charge will not increase. The higher band (if applicable) will come into effect on a change of ownership of the property, so the new owner would be responsible for the higher charge.
Can my band be deleted while works are being carried out?
The Valuation Office Agency cannot delete a band if a property is in poor repair. A band can only be deleted if the property is derelict and uninhabitable; or if the property is having substantial work carried out, such as being rebuilt or is being structurally altered. When the work is complete, the new band will reflect all extensions and improvements and may therefore be higher than the deleted band.
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To find your banding you can visit the Valuation Office website.
More information on How can I find my banding?If the properties are identical, they should be in the same band, but if there are differences, for example one of them has had an extension, this could account for the difference.
More information on Why is my next door neighbour's band different to mine?How can I appeal against my banding?
The Council does not decide the bandings. All enquiries and appeals about valuation and banding must be made to The Listing Officer, Council Tax East, Valuation Office Agency, Ground Floor, Ferrers House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham NG2 1AB Tel: 03000 501 501 Email cteast@voa.gsi.gov.uk
More information on How can I appeal against my banding?
I have appealed against the band of my property, do I still have to pay?
Yes. You remain liable to pay the amount you have been billed until the property's band is altered or removed. Please note that if you do not pay, your account will be subject to recovery action.
If the band is subsequently reduced, you will either receive a refund or a credit against a future bill.
I am building an extension to my property. Will my charge increase?
Currently, if you build an extension, your charge will not increase. The higher band (if applicable) will come into effect on a change of ownership of the property, so the new owner would be responsible for the higher charge.
Can my band be deleted while works are being carried out?
The Valuation Office Agency cannot delete a band if a property is in poor repair. A band can only be deleted if the property is derelict and uninhabitable; or if the property is having substantial work carried out, such as being rebuilt or is being structurally altered. When the work is complete, the new band will reflect all extensions and improvements and may therefore be higher than the deleted band.
More information on Can my band be deleted while works are being carried out?
The Council does not decide the bandings. All enquiries and appeals about valuation and banding must be made to The Listing Officer, Council Tax East, Valuation Office Agency, Ground Floor, Ferrers House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham NG2 1AB Tel: 03000 501 501 Email cteast@voa.gsi.gov.uk
More information on How can I appeal against my banding?I am building an extension to my property. Will my charge increase?
Currently, if you build an extension, your charge will not increase. The higher band (if applicable) will come into effect on a change of ownership of the property, so the new owner would be responsible for the higher charge.
Can my band be deleted while works are being carried out?
The Valuation Office Agency cannot delete a band if a property is in poor repair. A band can only be deleted if the property is derelict and uninhabitable; or if the property is having substantial work carried out, such as being rebuilt or is being structurally altered. When the work is complete, the new band will reflect all extensions and improvements and may therefore be higher than the deleted band.
More information on Can my band be deleted while works are being carried out?
The Valuation Office Agency cannot delete a band if a property is in poor repair. A band can only be deleted if the property is derelict and uninhabitable; or if the property is having substantial work carried out, such as being rebuilt or is being structurally altered. When the work is complete, the new band will reflect all extensions and improvements and may therefore be higher than the deleted band.
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Contact Details
Mid Suffolk District Council
131 High Street
Needham Market
IP6 8DL
Email:ctax@midsuffolk.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 603 4713 8.30am to 5.00pm Mon - Fri