Council services
Council Tax appeals
There are only limited circumstances when an appeal can be made. For example: demolition of a property, conversion of houses into flats and physical changes in the locality which may affect the value.
A taxpayer can also appeal within 6 months of becoming a taxpayer or having their band changed, and within 6 months of a band change to a property similar to their own.
How to appeal
Initial appeals should be addressed to:
| Address |
Revenues Manager Revenues and Benefits Service Wokingham Borough Council PO Box 152 Shute End Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1WJ |
Making an appeal either against banding or generally does not entitle you to withhold payment. If your appeal is successful you will be entitled to a refund of any overpaid Council Tax.
Valuation Office Agency
If you require further information on appeals against Council Tax Bandings you should contact the Valuation Office Agency.
| Information | Contact |
| Address: | The Listing Officer Valuation Office Agency Kings Wharf 20-30 Kings Road Reading Berkshire RG1 3ER |
| Telephone: | 0118 980 4800 |
Appeals against Council Tax liability
In addition to an appeal against your valuation band, you may appeal if you consider that you are not liable for Council Tax. For Example:
- You are not the resident or the owner
- You consider your property should be exempt, or
- You have been refused a discount to which you believe you are entitled, or
- That Wokingham Borough Council has made a mistake in calculating your bill
If you wish to make an appeal on any of the above, you should firstly notify us in writing so that we have an opportunity to consider your case.
Valuation tribunal
You have a further right of appeal to a valuation tribunal if you still disagree with our decision. Details of that procedure will be given when you are notified of the result of your initial appeal, and can be obtained from the Valuation Tribunal website.
