Council tax
Lichfield District Council collects Council Tax in the Lichfield District. The money collected is used to help provide the services run by Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Police Authority, Staffordshire Fire Authority, local parish councils and us.
The amount of Council Tax set depends on how much certain public bodies in your area spend and how much they get from elsewhere. The amount you have to pay also depends on which valuation band your home is placed in.
A table of Council Tax charges 2008-2009 by Parish is now available to download in PDF Format or you can use our handy Council Tax Calculator.
This year (2008/09) Lichfield District Council will receive £134 per average household (band 'D') towards providing our services. This will represent a third of our total revenue expenditure, with the rest of the money we spend coming from Government Grants, Trading income and council savings.
If you are a business, and are looking for information about Business Rates, visit our Business Rates section.
How is Council Tax worked out?
Most homes will be required to pay Council Tax. There is one bill for each home, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether it is owned or rented.More about valuation bands...
How can I find out my total council tax bill?
If you're not sure how much council tax you are paying this year, you can find out by using our handy council tax calculator. Simply tell us the parish you live in and your council tax band and we'll do the rest!Launch the council tax calculator...
If you would like to find out your current council tax balance, you can also use our balance checker, all you need is your Council Tax Account number, which can be found on top of your council tax bill.
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Who is Exempt from Council Tax?
Certain properties are not charged council tax when they are either empty and meet certain conditions. Other properties are also exempt even if they are occupied.More about Exemptions...
What happens if I don't pay my Council Tax?
Your Council Tax is payable on or before the dates shown on your annual bill. If a payment is missed, the council will issue a reminder notice. You will have 7 days to bring your account up to date. If you are struggling to pay your council tax, you may also be eligible for Council Tax benefit.More about Recovery...
Who is liable for paying Council Tax?
Council Tax Regulations identify who we must charge in respect of Council Tax. Therefore, whoever falls highest in the ladder of liability is the person we will consider liable and bill for the charge.More about Liability...
Who can get a discount on their Council Tax?
More about discounts...
How can I appeal against my banding?
Property values are based upon values as at 1 April 1991 - recent selling prices are therefore not necessarily the best evidence.
Since 1 December 1993 there are only a few occasions when taxpayers can challenge their banding.More about banding appeals...
What band am I in?
Search your council tax banding using the Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) online service. You can check your band by either entering your postcode or your billing authority. When you enter your billing authority you will be prompted to provide more information - the first line of your home address is the quickest way to identify your property.Check your council tax band online... (external link)
How can I pay my Council Tax?
You can pay your council tax in a number of ways, including Direct Debit, Online, at Post Offices, at our offices, or by telephone.More about how to pay...
Online Payments...
Improving the way you pay for services
We are working to improve the services we deliver to you, and as part of this we're making it easier for you to pay us.
We'll soon launch Lichfield Connects - our new customer services unit that aims to deliver our services in the right way, and at a time that suits you. Over the coming months Lichfield Connects will deliver many improvements in the way we serve you.
More about improving the way you pay for services...
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Contact the Council
Email: enquiries@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01543 308000
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