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Tables showing the Local Housing Allowance rates in accordance with statute.
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
The Valuation Office Agency's responsibilities with personal information obtained through the check and challenge service.
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for assessing domestic property for Council Tax.
The conditions under which the VOA will delete the band on a property, removing the requirement to pay Council Tax.
Apply to register a rent and fair rent increases.
Guidance for Valuation Officers.
Information on how customers can contact us.
In England and Wales your local property tax will be either Council Tax or business rates (sometimes referred to as non-domestic rates).
If you do not agree with the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) decision after a challenge, you have the right (in certain circumstances) to appeal.
What to expect when the Valuation Office Agency visit and measure non-domestic property.
Different parts of a property will have different relative values depending on their floor level and type of accommodation. These relative values are held in the valuation scales.
How to identify Council Tax and business rates scams and what you can do to avoid them.
VOA Rent Officers carry out a range of statutory duties covering rental data, fair rent and housing benefit valuations and also provide DWP annually with current Local Housing Allowance rates.
The VOA has standards of behaviour we expect of agents.
Tell the Valuation Office Agency about changes to property details or that you think the rateable value is wrong. For valuations before 1 April 2023.
The Valuation Office Agency`s technical manual covering all aspects of compulsory purchase and compensation.
The Valuation Office Agency does not usually change your rateable value if your property is in a state of disrepair. There are however, exceptions to this.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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