Council Tax Bands Explained

How bands work

Every property in England is assigned a band (A-H) based on what it would have been worth on 1 April 1991. Not its current value.

Scotland uses bands A-H based on 1991 values. Wales uses bands A-I based on 2003 values.

Find your band

Check your council tax band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Enter your postcode to see your band and compare with neighbours.

Challenge your band

If similar properties nearby are in a lower band, you can challenge yours through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). It's free to do. Warning: they can also move you UP a band, so check carefully first.