Council tax (valuation, arrears, refunds etc)
Valuation
Each dwelling in England is placed on a valuation list in one of eight valuation bands, ranging from A to H. This list shows only the band that has been allocated to the property not its actual value.
The value is based on the capital value of each dwelling on 1 April 1991. The capital value was arrived at by estimating the amount that each dwelling might have been sold for on the open market, subject to certain assumptions.
The valuation is the responsibility of the Inland Revenue's executive agency, The Valuation Office,not the council. Her Majesty's Government have no plans in this parliament to carry out a revaluation. The Council Tax was set by the Council on 4 March 2008 for the year 2008/09. Council Tax bills for the year 2008/9 will be issued shortly, please contact us if you do not receive your bill by the 31 March 2008.
The range of values which each band covers, and the amount payable within the London Borough of Barnet is as follows:
| Valuation band |
Range of values £ | Proportion of band D charge |
2008/2009 charge £ | of which Barnet receives £ | of which GLA receives £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | up to 40,000 | 6/9 | 928.38 | 721.83 | 206.55 |
| B | 40,001-52,000 | 7/9 | 1083.11 | 842.14 | 240.97 |
| C | 52,001-68,000 | 8/9 | 1237.84 | 962.44 | 275.40 |
| D | 68,001-88,000 | 9/9 | 1392.57 | 1082.75 | 309.82 |
| E | 88,001-120,000 | 11/9 | 1702.03 | 1323.36 | 378.67 |
| F | 120,001-160,000 | 13/9 | 2011.49 | 1563.97 | 447.52 |
| G | 160,001-320,000 | 15/9 | 2320.95 | 1804.58 | 516.37 |
| H | over 320,001 | 18/9 | 2785.14 | 2165.50 | 619.64 |
The valuation band allocated to your dwelling is shown on your Council Tax Demand Notice.
Alternatively, the valuation band for your property can be found in the following ways:
- Visit the Valuation Office Agency 305 Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 6LZ.
- Tel 020 8276 2700 (Valuation Office Agency)
- Email: londonnorthgroup.vo@voa.gsi.gov.uk;
- Looking up the band on the valuation office website: www.voa.gov.uk;
- Visit first.contact@barnet at Hendon Town Hall, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BG;
- Email: local.taxation@barnet.gov.uk
- Tel: 020 8359 2608 (Local Taxation Office)
Arrears and Debt Recovery
Some people find it difficult to pay the Council Tax.
If you find that you are also unable to manage your monthly instalments you should contact us straight away.
We will ensure that you are receiving your relevant discounts or check to see if you are entitled to council tax benefit. Depending on your circumstances it may be possible to re-negotiate your instalments.
If you do not contact us we will start recovery action, and this could lead to costs being added to your account.
For further details, please visit our frequently asked questions.
Refunds
If you believe you are entitled to a refund of overpaid Council Tax, please email us at local.taxation@barnet.gov.uk
