Council tax
Council tax is a locally set tax that is payable on all domestic properties. In most cases there will be one bill per property, whether it is a house, bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether it is owned or rented. Generally, the bigger the property is, the more tax will be charged. Some property will be exempt from council tax.
Council tax is your contribution to the many services the council provides such as schools, roads, libraries, meals in the home, and rubbish collection, as well as the police, fire service and many other local services.
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Lambeth's council tax
The 20010/11 council tax rates were agreed at a council meeting on 24 February 2010.
Council tax has been frozen at 4.03 per cent. This incorporates the precept from the Greater London Authority, and charges from other levying bodies.
The average band council tax, band D, including precepts, is £1,235.11.
View the 2010/11 council tax charges and bands.
The council tax guide for 2010/11, which is sent out with the bills, provides information about the 2010/11 budget, Greater London Authority budget, how to pay your council tax, the various reductions available and how to claim council tax benefit.
View the council tax guide for 2010/11
Our aim is to provide a responsive, quality service that reflects our commitment to customer care for the whole community.
You can apply for a refund if you have paid too much council tax.
Details of the various ways in which you can reduce your council tax bill.
If you are having difficulty paying your council tax or rent, we may be able to help. If you feel that you may be entitled, you can put in a claim for council tax benefit, second adult rebate or housing benefit.
If you want to contact us about your council tax, you can email, write, call or visit us. If you are disabled or housebound, we can also arrange a home visit for you.
You can pay your council tax online, by direct debit, by phone, by post, or in person.
If you do not pay your council tax instalments in full and on time, you will be sent a reminder.
If you are moving into, within or out of Lambeth you need to let us know straight away so we can send you your correct council tax bill.
Council tax is related to the valuation of your property. Each property has been valued and placed in one of eight council tax bands by the Valuation Office Agency, which is part of the Inland Revenue, not Lambeth Council.
Council tax is charged on every domestic property in the borough and is payable by homeowners or occupiers.