Frequently asked questions

Category » Council Tax

There were 45 questions found in this category:

1. Can I cut the cost of my Council Tax?
   You can see if you may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax by visiting our Cut Your Council Tax Page Cut Your Council Tax
2. How much Council Tax does each household pay for 2007/2008?
   The amount depends on the valuation band a property is in, and this depends on its value. This is calculated according to the open market value at 1 April 1991, not the current value. There are 8 bands, A to H. The amounts payable for each band change each year, depending on how much money the ...
3. I'm a student so I'm exempt from Council Tax aren't I?
   Most students don't have to pay Council Tax. However some do so please take a few minutes to make sure that this applies to you. If we grant an exemption for a period of time (which means we do not charge Council Tax) it will be for the property you live in, not the people living there. If you ...
4. Online forms?
   please click here to be taken to our online Form Rack
5. Are all students exempt from Council Tax?
   Most students don't have to pay Council Tax. However some do so please take a few minutes to make sure that this applies to you. If we grant an exemption for a period of time (which means we do not charge Council Tax) it will be for the property you live in, not the people living there. If you ...
6. Budget Information 2006/2007?
   Your Council Tax is not just for Canterbury City Council A band D taxpayer will pay just £2.98 a week to Canterbury City Council in return for the many services that we provide for the community. The rest of your Council Tax helps to provide the services of the county council, the police ...
7. Can I get an exemption from the Council Tax?
   There are many reasons why a property may have been given an exemption from Council Tax. Some of these categories have a time limit on the exemption. e.g. If a property is empty and unfurnished it is exempt from Council Tax - however, this exemption has a maximum time span of six months. This ...
8. Can I get Small Business Rate Relief?
   To find out if you may qualify for Small Business Rate Relief please click on the link below. Small Business Rate Relief
9. Can I make an online payment?
   Online payments can be made at Online payment site
10. Can I pay my Council Tax online?
    Yes, you can enter Canterbury City Council's 24 hour secure internet payments service by clicking on the link below. Internet Payments
11. Can I pay the Council Tax by standing order?
    You can arrange for your bank to send the council your monthly instalments direct from your bank account by completing a standing order form. You will need the following details about the council's bank account to complete it: Bank: National Westminster Bank plc Bank sort code: 62-13-48Bank acc ...
12. Did any of the students live in the property before their course started or after it finished?
    Exemptions only apply if all the people living in a property are students. We will charge for any period, even a matter of days, if some or all students live there before their course starts or after it finishes. If you leave the property when your course finishes and don't let us know, we will ...
13. Do I qualify for Rural Rate Relief?
    To find out if you may qualify for Rural Rate Relief from your Business Rates bill, please click on the link below. Rural Rate Relief
14. Does everyone have to pay the full amount of Council Tax?
    Many people do not have to pay the full amount. If you live alone, or are on low income, or are disabled, you may be able to pay a reduced amount. There is more detailed information on the pages called Discounts, Benefits,and People with disabilities.
15. Have we seen your student certificate?
    You must send us or bring us the certificate your college or university has given you along with the exemption application. If you are sharing a property with other students, we will need to see everyone's certificate before we can grant an exemption. You can take the certificates to the local ...
16. How can I find out the Council Tax band for a property?
    The band for each property is set by the Listing Officer at the Valuation Office Agency. There is a search facility available on the agency's website at www.voa.gov.uk which will enable you to find the band any particular adddress has been given. Please note that if the property is new, it may ...
17. How can I find out the Council Tax banding of a property ?
    You can check the banding of a property on the Valuation Office website www.voa.gov.uk.
18. How can I pay my Business Rates?
    To find out how to pay your Business Rates please click on the link below. How to pay your Business Rates
19. How do I appeal against my Council Tax banding ?
    The city council does not decide which band a property is allocated.This is done by the Listing Officer at the Valuation Office (part of the Inland Revenue Service)If you wish to appeal you should contact him at:Palting HouseTrinity RoadFolkestoneCT20 2TPTelephone Number: 01303 852 900 HOWEVER ...
20. How does the council know how much each household has to pay?
    The council receives lists from the Listing Officer at the Valuation Office telling us which band each property is in. When the council becomes aware that a new property has been built it arranges for the Listing Officer to give it a Council Tax band. This is calculated according to the market ...