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Council tax - charges

The amount of council tax you pay is based on the valuation band of your property. Your bill includes a charge for the service provided by Croydon Council and a separate charge for the GLA (Greater London Authority).

The council tax rates for the year 2008-2009 are listed in the tables below.

Valuation Band A
Croydon Services	£730.54
GLA	£206.55
Total for 2008-2009	£937.09
Increase in Croydon Services	£28.03
Increase in GLA	£3.96
Overall increase	£31.99

Valuation Band B
Croydon Services	£852.30
GLA	£240.97
Total for 2008-2009	£1093.27
Increase in Croydon Services	£32.71
Increase in GLA	£4.62
Overall increase	£37.33

Valuation Band C
Croydon Services	£974.05
GLA	£276.67
Total for 2008-2009	£1250.72
Increase in Croydon Services	£37.37
Increase in GLA	£6.55
Overall increase	£43.92

Valuation Band D
Croydon Services	£1095.81
GLA	£309.82
Total for 2008-2009	£1405.63
Increase in Croydon Services	£42.05
Increase in GLA	£5.94
Overall increase	£47.99

Valuation Band E
Croydon Services	£1339.32
GLA	£378.67
Total for 2008-2009	£1717.99
Increase in Croydon Services	£51.39
Increase in GLA	£7.26
Overall increase	£58.65

Valuation Band F
Croydon Services	£1582.84
GLA	£447.52
Total for 2008-2009	£2030.36
Increase in Croydon Services	£60.74
Increase in GLA	£8.58
Overall increase	£69.32

Valuation Band G
Croydon Services	£1862.35
GLA	£516.37
Total for 2008-2009	£2342.72
Increase in Croydon Services	£70.80
Increase in GLA	£9.90
Overall increase	£79.98

Valuation Band H
Croydon Services	£2191.62
GLA	£619.64
Total for 2008-2009	£2811.26
Increase in Croydon Services	£84.10
Increase in GLA	£11.88
Overall increase	£95.98

What is the percentage of increase in council tax compared with last year?

Percentage increases

Individual element increase/Overall impact on council tax increase

Croydon Services: 3.99%/3.10%

GLA Services: 1.95%/0.44%

Total increase: 3.54%

How do I know what valuation band my property is in?

Your council tax bill shows the vaulation band for your property. You can also find out about the valuation band for your property by going to the Valuation Office's website. See the 'Council Tax Valuations' associated link at right.

How much is my council tax per month?

Council tax is usually payable over a maximum of 10 months, due on the 5th of each month. If you choose to pay by direct debit, you can pay over 12 months and have a choice of four dates. The amounts due each month are shown on your council tax bill.

If we are unable to send you a bill at the start of the year, you will still have to pay the same amount but will have less time in which to pay it. This will mean that you will have to pay more each month.

The amount you pay per month will be reduced if you receive a discount, exemption or rebate.

Direct Debit - the best way to pay your council tax

By paying by this method you can:

• chose from four instalment payment dates
• avoid queuing
• help to keep your council tax charges down by reducing the costs of collection.

The quickest way to set up a direct debit is to phone us on the number below. We can take your bank account details over the phone. You can also fill in a direct debit form online via the 'Council tax direct debit instruction' link in 'Do it online' at right. 

Can I get a reduction on my bill?

Go to the 'Council tax -reductions' link at left to find out if you can get a reduction in your council tax.

If you are on low income, click on the 'Council tax benefit - general information' link at left for information about the help you can get.

Web survey

We are keen to learn your views about the council tax pages on our website. To complete our quick online survey clink on the 'associated link' on the right of this page.

Contact Details

Contact name

The Council Tax Section

Telephone

020 8726 7000

Fax

020 8667 8440

Out of hours

08459 400 160

Email

croyctax@croydon.gov.uk

Address

Council Tax
Municipal Offices, Fell Road, Croydon CR9 1BQ