Council Tax
Council Tax is a locally set tax that is payable on all domestic properties. In most cases there will be one bill per property, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether it is owned or rented.
It is collected to help pay for local services such as schools, roads, libraries, police, fire and rubbish collection, as well as many other local services.
The basic Council Tax bill is made up of two parts, 50% property and 50% personal. The 50% personal part is calculated on the basis that two or more people live in the property.
This area of the site provides up to date information on who is liable to pay Council Tax, what exemptions and discounts are available, how a property is valued and what to do if you are having difficulties paying your bill.
73 or over? Not on Benefit? You could qualify for help with your Council Tax
For a second year the Welsh Assembly Government has provided additional funding to the Council to assist pensioners with their Council Tax. If you meet the following criteria you could qualify for a reduction in your Council Tax
-
You or your partner must be aged 73 or over as at 31 December 2010 and must not be in receipt of Council Tax Benefit.
The closing date for applications will be 31 December 2010. There will be one award per household, the level of award will be based on the number of valid applications.
For more information please call us on 0800 652 5422 or e-mail Revenues & Benefits|.