Advice and benefits

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 2007-2008 are listed in the tables below.

Valuation Band A
Croydon Services	£702.51
GLA	£202.59
Total for 2007-2008	£905.10
Increase in Croydon Services	£26.96
Increase in GLA	£10.18
Overall increase	£37.14

Valuation Band B
Croydon Services	£819.59
GLA	£236.35
Total for 2007-2008	£1055.94
Increase in Croydon Services	£31.44
Increase in GLA	£11.88
Overall increase	£43.32

Valuation Band C
Croydon Services	£936.68
GLA	£270.12
Total for 2007-2008	£1206.80
Increase in Croydon Services	£35.94
Increase in GLA	£13.58
Overall increase	£49.52

Valuation Band D
Croydon Services	£1053.76
GLA	£303.88
Total for 2007-2008	£1357.64
Increase in Croydon Services	£40.43
Increase in GLA	£15.27
Overall increase	£55.70

Valuation Band E
Croydon Services	£1287.93
GLA	£371.41
Total for 2007-2008	£1659.34
Increase in Croydon Services	£49.42
Increase in GLA	£18.66
Overall increase	£68.08

Valuation Band F
Croydon Services	£1522.10
GLA	£438.94
Total for 2007-2008	£1961.04
Increase in Croydon Services	£58.40
Increase in GLA	£22.06
Overall increase	£80.46

Valuation Band G
Croydon Services	£1756.27
GLA	£506.47
Total for 2007-2008	£2262.74
Increase in Croydon Services	£67.39
Increase in GLA	£25.45
Overall increase	£92.84

Valuation Band H
Croydon Services	£2107.52
GLA	£607.76
Total for 2007-2008	£2715.28
Increase in Croydon Services	£80.86
Increase in GLA	£30.54
Overall increase	£111.40

 
Direct Debit - The best way to pay your council tax

By paying this method you can:

• chose from one of four instalment payments 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 - see Do it online.

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

Percentage increases

Individual element increase / Overall impact on council tax increase
Croydon Services: 3.99% / 3.11%
GLA Services: 5.29% / 1.17%
Total increase:  4.28%

How much is my council tax per month and per week?

Valuation Band	Annual Council Tax	Monthly Council Tax	Weekly Council Tax
A	£905.10	£75.42	£17.41
B	£1055.94	£88.00	£20.31
C	£1206.80	£100.57	£23.21
D	£1357.64	£113.14	£26.11
E	£1659.34	£138.28	£31.91
F	£1961.04	£163.42	£37.71
G	£2262.74	£188.56	£43.51
H	£2715.28	£226.27	£52.22

 

The exact amount of your monthly instalments may differ slightly, as council tax is payable over a maximum of ten months. The amount you pay will be reduced if you receive a discount, exemption or rebate.

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

Your council tax bill shows the valuation band for your property. You can also find out about the valuation band for your property by going to the Valuation Office's website through the link called 'Find your council tax band'.

Can I get a reduction in my bill?

See 'What reductions can be claimed for council tax?' to find out if you can get a reduction in your council tax.

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

Contact name

Valuation Office Agency

Telephone

020 8315 2800

Fax

020 8315 2899

Email

londonsouthgroup.vo@voa.gsi.gov.uk

Address

Unicorn House
28 Elmfield Road
Bromley
Kent
BR1 1LR