Council Tax appeals

If you disagree with a decision made in respect of your council tax, you may appeal against the decision. Only the person liable for the council tax may appeal, although this does not prevent someone acting as a representative for that person.

An appeal can be made on any of the following grounds:

• A dispute over who is liable for the council tax;
• A refusal to grant disabled person's reduction;
• A refusal to grant a discount in respect of the council tax;
• A refusal to grant a property exemption from the council tax.

An appeal cannot be made on the following grounds:

• The amount of the council tax set by the council;
• Matters concerning a person's financial circumstances;
• The specification of a class of "exempt dwelling" set by the Secretary of State.

The Appeals Officer has two months from the receipt of an appeal in which to reach a decision. If a decision is not reached within two months, or you are not satisfied with the decision, you then have a right to appeal to the following authority:

South Yorkshire Valuation Tribunal,
Hepworth House,
2 Trafford Court,
Doncaster
DN1 1PN.

If you want to appeal in respect of your council tax please complete the following online form: Council Tax Appeal Form

Please Note: Making an appeal does not allow you to withhold payment of any council tax owing in the meantime.

Last updated 22/12/2011