You can appeal if you feel you are not liable for council tax if, for example, you are not the resident or owner, if you are exempt or if a mistake has been made in your bill. Contact us first and we will try to put things right.
How do I appeal?
Before making an appeal you must first write to us to make your representations known. You should state who you are and where you live. You should say which decision you are unhappy with and why you are unhappy with it. We may ask for further information. If the matter is not resolved within two months, you can appeal to a Valuation Tribunal
Appeal to a Valuation Tribunal
The Tribunal will ask you to make your appeal in writing, stating which decision you are appealing against, why you disagree with it, or, as the case may be, that the council did not reach a decision. If you and the other parties agree, your case may be dealt with by an exchange of written representations. Otherwise, the Tribunal will get in touch with you to make arrangements for a hearing and will send you a leaflet explaining its procedures in detail. Hearings usually last no more than a day. A Tribunal hearing will not cost you anything unless you choose to employ a solicitor or other person to present your case. If the Tribunal decides in your favour, we will revise your bill and adjust your payments, if necessary.
Send your appeal to:
Listing Officer
Council Tax East
Valuation Office Agency
Ground Floor
Ferrers House
Castle Meadow Road
Nottingham NG2 1AB
Tel: 03000 501501
Email: cteast@voa.gsi.gov.uk
You must continue to pay the full bill until your appeal is decided.
Contact Information
Tel: 0300 790 0340
Fax: 01582 54 69 77 Minicom: 01582 41 43 67
revenues@luton.gov.uk
