Council Tax
Council tax is a property based tax payable on most domestic properties such as a house or a flat but can also includes other types of property where people can live such as a 'granny annex' or a caravan.
Your council tax funds a whole range of local services. Winchester City Council collects the council tax in the district on behalf of the County Council, the Police, the Fire and Rescue service and your Parish Council. Some of the council tax is kept by Winchester City Council to help pay for the services which we provide. Each year you will receive a leaflet with your bill explaining how the money is spent.
How is each £1 spent?
In 2011/12 it will be: Hampshire County Council - 73.3p, Winchester City Council - 9p, Police Authority - 10.3p, Fire Authority - 4.3p and Parishes - 3.1p
- Who has to pay Council Tax How it is decided who is liable to pay council tax.
- Paying your Council Tax How much you will pay and how to pay it.
- Business Rates Find out about non-domestic rates, or business rates, and who is liable to pay.
- Discounts A list of all Council Tax Discounts that are available.
- Exemptions A list of all the instances where a property is exempt from Council Tax.
- Council Tax Benefits You can claim Council Tax Benefit if you are the person responsible for paying the Council Tax for the property you live in.
- Band Reductions - Valuation Office Appeal If you feel that your property has been placed in the wrong band you have the right to appeal.
- Guidance for Landlords Information and guidance for Landlords with occupants, empty properties and more.
- Moving House? You can now complete a quick online form to let us know your details.
- Recovery Procedures When your council tax is due and what to do if you are having problems paying.
