(pdf, 750KB)Council Tax property bands and charges
If you have received an unsolicited letter about your Council Tax banding please read the Valuation Office Agency’s warning before taking any action to make sure you do not pay unnecessary fees.
| Band | Valuation | London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames (2012/13) | Greater London Authority (2012/13) | Council Tax charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Up to £40,000 | £858.26 | £204.48 | £1,062.74 |
| B | £40,001 to £52,000 | £1,001.30 | £238.56 | £1,239.86 |
| C | £52,001 to £68,000 | £1,144.35 | £272.64 | £1,416.99 |
| D | £68,001 to £88,000 | £1,287.39 | £306.72 | £1,594.11 |
| E | £88,001 to £120,000 | £1,573.48 | £374.88 | £1,948.36 |
| F | £120,001 to £160,000 | £1,859.56 | £443.04 | £2,302.60 |
| G | £160,001 to £320,000 | £2,145.65 | £511.20 | £2,656.85 |
| H | £320,001 plus | £2,574.78 | £613.44 | £3,188.22 |
The bands are based on how much the properties would have sold for on 1 April 1991 as determined by the Valuation Office Agency. More information can be found on the Valuation Office Agency website.
Council Tax bands and charges for the year 2012/2013
The Council Tax for this year has reduced by 0.19% overall. The Council element of a Band D Council Tax has remained the same; the Greater London Authority element has reduced by 1%.
Find out what your band is
You can find out the band of your property on the Directgov website. Alternatively contact us and we will let you know.
If you think your band is too high
Contact the Valuation Office Agency.
Second Floor
1 Francis Grove
Wimbledon
SW19 4DT
Tel:03000 501501
Web Site: www.voa.gov.uk
They can advise you on how to proceed. If you make an appeal, you still have to pay your Council Tax bill based on the current band, until the appeal is decided.