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Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

What happens about empty properties?

If a property is empty the person normally responsible for paying may qualify for exemption or a discount. The owner must pay 90% of the Council Tax for empty properties unless it is exempt for any reason (the first 6 months are always exempt where a property is unoccupied and unfurnished).

What is Council Tax?
How is the value of the property decided?
What are the valuation bands?
Which Band is my property in?
What if I think my property has been over valued?
Is there any help available?
How is the tax calculated?
How much is the Council Tax?
Can I pay the new tax by instalments?
Who has to pay Council Tax?
What happens about empty properties?
What are the main exemptions for unoccupied and unfurnished properties?
Has the Council introduced any Local Exemptions?

Contact Information:

By post: Council Tax, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, PO BOX 3446, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1NY

By telephone: 01628 683850

By email: council.tax@rbwm.gov.uk