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You are here: Home > Your Council > Council tax and finance Council tax and financeCouncil Tax is your contribution to the many public services in your area. It covers the services we provide such as recycling and collecting rubbish, development control, council housing, town signage, parks and gardens. Online Services
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Form for applying for reductions to your Council Tax Band (including disability)
Form for applying for a council tax discount for properties inhabited by fewer than two people
Form for applying for a council tax exemption for a self-contained part of a property or annexe
You can use this form to let us know your new address
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow is my Council Tax set? >How can I pay? > What about business rates? > What happens if I do not pay promptly? > Am I entitled to a discount or exemption? > Need help in paying your Council Tax or Rent? > Am I entitled to Benefit? > I currently get Benefit - what do I need to do? > What about Small Business Rate Relief? > Contact UsTel: 01273 484189 , Fax: 01273 484073 , Minicom: 01273 484488, Email: localtax@lewes.gov.ukYou can write to us at: PO Box 128, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 9DB You can visit us at: 4 Fisher Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2DQ Maps: Maps of the Lewes District Read More...
Council Tax is based on the value of your property. Each domestic property in Lewes District has been classified into one of eight valuation bands, based on its capital value (market value) as at 1 April 1991. The tax is collected by Lewes District on behalf of East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police and the Parish and Town Councils throughout the district to help pay for the services that each of these Authorities provide. How much will I pay?The amount of Council Tax to be charged for each property in the district is set locally. It depends on how much the local authorities and certain other public bodies in the area wish to spend and how much money they get from other sources. The amount you have to pay (before any reductions) also depends on which valuation band your home is in. The lower the band the less you will pay. Each home has been banded according its capital value as at 1 April 1991 (see below).
Council Tax charges for all areasRelevant Documents
The following PDF document shows the Am I responsible for paying council tax? leaflet which gives information about how we determine who is responsible for paying the Council Tax, plus our contact details
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 2 on Council tax discounts and exemptions
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 3 on Council tax joint and several liability
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 4 on Council tax sole or main residence, giving information about how it is based on the person or persons living at a property
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 5 on Council tax for students, giving information about the special rules that apply to students
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 6 on Council tax, giving information about the conditions that could apply for disabled facilities and how you could be entitled to a reduction in your Council tax
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 7 on Council tax, giving information about how people on Income Support or low incomes could get help with their Council Tax bills through Council Tax benefit
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 8 on Council tax, the bailiff and you, and gives information about Court Orders, walking possession agreements, charges, sale of goods, special circumstances and appeals
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 9 on Council tax appeals, giving information about appealing against your Council Tax valuation band, your liability to pay, plus contact details
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 10 on Council tax summons information, shows what you can do when you receive a summons for non payment, court action, the Council's powers to recover the money and more
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 11 on A guide to your Council tax bill, and gives information on who pays the bill, how much it will be, paying it, reduction for disabilities and appeals
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 12 on Council tax enforcement, and gives information on action we can take if you do not and will not pay your local taxes
The following PDF document goes to the Factsheet 13 on Council tax, and gives information on a guide to valuation, banding and appeals Useful Links
The Valuation Tribunal Service website provides information for everyone who uses or is interested in the work of the Valuation Tribunal Service. Find out more via the external link below to their website.
The external link below goes to the Valuation Office Agency's website where you can check your Council Tax band, your rateable value and find out about their main functions, plus much more
Use the following external link to find iInformation about council tax from the DirectGov website, including tax bandings, who pays, how to pay and discounts or exemptions
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Council Tax also covers services the East Sussex County Council provides such as schools and libraries, and what the Town and Parish Councils provide. Finally, it covers the police and fire service.