Valuation Band appeals

Only new taxpayers may appeal against the banding for the property. They must do this within six months of becoming liable for the Council Tax. You can also appeal:

• If you believe that your home should or should not be shown on the Valuation List, for example if you think your home should not be shown because it is not separate self-contained accommodation.
• If you believe that the banding should be changed because there has been a 'material increase' or 'material reduction' in the property's value (these terms are explained below).
• If you start or stop using part of your domestic home to carry out a business, or the balance between domestic and business use changes.
• If, following either of the above, the Listing Officer has altered a list without a proposal having been made by a taxpayer.

A material increase in value may result from building, engineering or other work carried out on the property.

In these cases revaluation does not take place until after a sale - so the person appealing would normally be the new owner or resident.

A material reduction in value may result from the demolition of any part of the property, or any change in the physical state of the local area or an adaptation to make the property suitable for use by someone with a physical disability.

In these cases, revaluation can take place following an appeal.

Rebanding will not take place if the increase or reduction in value is relatively small and is not enough to move the property to another band.

You can check your Council Tax band at Directgov website

How to make a proposal to change the banding of your property

Normally, you can appeal only if you are:

• the person liable to pay the Council Tax
• the person who would be liable if the property were not exempt
• the owner of the property

(You can be a liable person if you are not the owner of a property, for example if you are a tenant and your landlord lives elsewhere). The Council also has the right to appeal.

If you think the banding is wrong, and the period allowed for your appeal has not ended, contact the Listing Officer.

The address is:

Listing Officer
Council Tax North
Valuation Office Agency
King William House
Market Place
Hull
HU1 1RT

Phone: 03000 501501

You can also contact the Listing Officer at the District Valuer’s website.

The Listing Officer can provide you with the necessary form to make your proposal. You will be asked to identify the property in question, and state in writing:

• Your name and address.
• Your interest in the property (such as owner or tenant).
• Why you believe the list is wrong and how it should be altered.

If the Listing Officer needs more information, you may be contacted. You do not have to attend a Valuation Tribunal hearing at this stage.

If the Listing Officer agrees with your proposal, the Valuation List is changed and the Council will change your bill and adjust your payments if necessary.

If the Listing Officer does not agree with your proposal, or if you cannot agree on an alternative valuation, or if no decision has been made at the end of six months, the Listing Officer must refer your proposal to a Valuation Tribunal as a formal appeal.

If the Listing Officer believes that a proposal has not been made correctly, the proposal may be rejected as invalid. If you disagree with such a decision, you can appeal against it to the Valuation Tribunal direct.

You should continue to pay your Council Tax bill while your appeal is being decided.