Appeal a Council Tax bill or fine

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Appeal a fine or completion notice

You can appeal a completion notice if you disagree with one you’ve received.

You may also be able to appeal a fine.

Appealing a completion notice

You may get a completion notice if:

  • your home is being built
  • you’re making major improvements to your home

A completion notice tells you the date you must start paying Council Tax, because the council believes work will be completed by then.

You must appeal within 28 days of getting the notice.

Appealing a fine

You can appeal a council tax penalty if you disagree with a fine you received for not telling your council about your Council Tax when asked.

You must appeal within 2 months of getting the fine.

You may be able to submit a late appeal if you cannot apply in time because of circumstances beyond your control.

Get help

The Valuation Tribunal has guidance on how appeal hearings work.

You can also contact the tribunal for help.

Valuation Tribunal
appeals@valuationtribunal.gov.uk
Telephone: 0303 445 8100 
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When you should pay

You do not have to pay your fine until your appeal is decided. If you’re appealing a notice, you need to pay Council Tax from the date on the notice.