You must still pay your Council Tax while you are appealing. If your appeal is successful we will pay back your overpaid tax.
There are 2 different types of appeal relating to Council Tax:
- The valuation banding of your property. These appeals are made to the Listing Officer at the Valuation Office Agency
- Your Council Tax liability. These appeals are initially made to the Council Tax office
Appeals Against Valuation Banding
Council Tax valuation bands are set by the Listing Officer at the Valuation Office Agency and not Epping Forest District Council.
To appeal against your band you must contact the Listing Officer at:
- London House, New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0QL
- Telephone: 01245 541 200
- Visit the website on www.voa.gov.uk
Appeals Against your Council Tax Liability
You may also appeal to the Council Tax office if you believe:
- You are not responsible for paying Council Tax because, for example, you do not live there or own the property
- You are entitled to a discount, exemption or reduction and we have not given you one
- We made a mistake in working out your bill
If we cannot resolve the matter to your satisfaction, or you do not get a reply within 2 months, you may appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.
You can find out more about appeals procedures from the Council Tax office or visit the Valuation Tribunal website at www.valuation-tribunals.gov.uk