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How to set up a new Council Tax account on a property you have recently moved into.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
This guidance explains when we can remove (delete) domestic properties from the Council Tax list, including when a property is derelict, undergoing major renovations, demolished or is now being used as a business. It also ex…
How to use a business rates valuation account to report changes to your business property or if you think your rateable value is too high.
How Local Housing Allowance rates are set and used to work out Housing Benefit.
The guidance shows you the different ways and circumstances in which you can contact the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
Get an account so you can tell the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) about changes to your property or if you think your rateable value is too high.
Once you have agreed the facts of the property with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), you can challenge the valuation if you think it’s wrong.
You can confirm your property details or report any changes to them by submitting a check to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
Guidance on when you should contact your local authority (council) about your domestic property.
The circumstances when your Council Tax band might change, including alterations and similar properties in the area being rebanded.
How Local Housing Allowances (LHA) rates are calculated and where to find your LHA rate.
Contacting your regional Valuation Office for Council Tax and business (non-domestic) rates enquiries.
Different parts of a property will have different relative values depending on their floor level and type of accommodation. These relative values are held in the valuation scales.
In England and Wales your local property tax will be either Council Tax or business rates (sometimes referred to as non-domestic rates).
After you have registered for the Valuation Office Agency's service, you’ll need to claim a property before you can submit a check or challenge.
The Valuation Office Agency's responsibilities with personal information obtained through the check and challenge service.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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