Discover how various life changes may influence your council tax band in 2025 and what you need to know to prepare
Cardiff: Paying council tax is a big deal for most households. As we approach 2025, it’s super important to know how changes in your life or home could affect your council tax band.
You can pay your council tax monthly or as a one-time annual payment. Either way, it’s a significant part of your budget.
To figure out how changes might impact your council tax, you need to know a few things. First, what’s your home’s valuation band? Second, how much does your local council charge for that band? Lastly, are you eligible for any discounts or exemptions?
If you’re on a low income or receiving benefits, you might qualify for a council tax reduction. Plus, if you think your home is in the wrong band, you can challenge it.
There are several reasons you might end up in a different council tax band. For instance, if you demolish part of your home without rebuilding, or if you create multiple self-contained units, that could change your band.
Other changes like splitting a property into flats or converting flats into a single home can also affect your band. Even starting or stopping a home business can make a difference.
Changes in your neighborhood, like new roads, or if a similar property nearby has its band changed, can also impact yours.
If you’re curious about how any changes to your property might affect your council tax band, just reach out to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for guidance.
