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Council Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

How is the value of the property decided?

Every domestic property was valued by the Government based on its estimated Capital Value (sale price) as at 1st April 1991. The valuations are not precise, each property is placed in a band which has a range of values and the aim is to establish its relative value compared with other homes in the local area so that the tax burden is fairly shared out.

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