Each property has been allocated by the Valuation Office Agency to one of eight bands according to its open market capital value at 1st April 1991. The bands came into effect on 1st April 1993.
The bands and the value of properties are shown in the table below. The ratio shows the proportion of council tax payable in that band:
| Valuation Band | Value at 1st April 1991 | Ratio to Band D |
|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | 6/9ths |
| B | Over £40,000 and up to £52,000 | 7/9ths |
| C | Over £52,000 and up to £68,000 | 8/9ths |
| D | Over £68,000 and up to £88,000 | 1 |
| E | Over £88,000 and up to £120,000 | 11/9ths |
| F | Over £120,000 and up to £160,000 | 13/9ths |
| G | Over £160,000 and up to £320,000 | 15/9ths |
| H | Over £320,000 | 18/9ths |
Appeals
If you have a concern that your home might be in the wrong Band, please do not contact Rother Council as the Valuation Office Agency deal with these matters. You can find and challenge your Council Tax band online on the Valuation Office Agency website.
The Valuation Office Agency’s contact details can also be found on their website.
Please note: Making an appeal does not allow you to withhold payment of Council Tax owing in the meantime. If your appeal is successful you will be entitled to a refund of any overpaid tax.