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Forms and guidance notes for the calculation of Council Tax base (CTB).
Form and guidance notes for submitting a proposal against the Council Tax band of an HMO property.
How to set up a new Council Tax account on a property you have recently moved into.
Pay Council Tax online or by other methods, like direct debit to your local council
Find out the Council Tax band for a property, register any changes to the property or challenge the band in England or Wales by looking up the property's address or postcode online
Apply to your local council for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income or benefits - this replaced Council Tax Benefit
Check with your council if you're eligible for a discount on your Council Tax
How your local council can help if you're struggling to pay Council Tax - and what action they can take to get any money you owe from you
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
How to challenge your Council Tax band if you think you're paying too much Council Tax or you want to get a property removed from the Council Tax list.
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