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Charges & Banding

The amount you pay is based upon the property band into which your home falls and the level of tax set for each band. Generally, the higher the capital value of your home, the higher the tax you pay.
The value of your home has been assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (part of the Inland Revenue), not by the Council, and is based on its estimated sale price on 1 April 1991. Your home was valued to establish its relative value compared with other homes and any changes in property value since 1991, either up or down, cannot be taken into account.

Valuation bands
Council Tax valuation bands Ranges of values in England
A up to £40,000
B over £40,000 and up to £52,000
C over £52,000 and up to £68,000
D over £68,000 and up to £88,000
E over £88,000 and up to £120,000
F over £120,000 and up to £160,000
G over £160,000 and up to £320,000
H over £320,000
The relationship between the amounts for each band has been set by the Government and the basic rate is fixed at Band D.

If you live in a Band A property you pay two thirds of the basic rate, while if you live in a Band H property you pay twice the basic rate. Your Council Tax bill shows which band applies to your home and the table above sets out the amounts due for 2008/2009.  Read more about valuation and property bands or click here to find the valuation band for your property.

When we set Council Tax, we assume that two or more adults live in each property. If you live alone, you are entitled to a single person discount and your Council Tax will be reduced by 25% (a quarter). Other reductions such as those for people on low incomes are also available.

If you let your property as holiday accommodation and it is available for letting for 140 days or more in a year, it should be rated for Business Rates.

For further information on Council Tax, please download the Government booklet 'Council Tax - A Guide to Your Bill'

Average Band D for 2013/14
Local Authority Amount %
NNDC £138.87 9.1
Police £200.79 13.2
Parishes £40.02 2.6
County £1,145.07 75.1
Total £1,524.75 100
Contact Council Tax Team Tel: 01263 516071
Email: ctax@north-norfolk.gov.uk

 

Council Tax Band Ratios

The Band D Figure is the amount that is due from band D property to help meet the Parish Precept for 2013/14 for properties without exemptions or discounts. The property bands pay proportionate sums according to the ratios of:

  • Band A: 6/9ths
  • Band B: 7/9ths
  • Band C: 8/9ths
  • Band D: 9/9ths
  • Band E: 11/9ths
  • Band F: 13/9ths
  • Band G: 15/9ths
  • Band H: 18/9ths