COUNCIL Tax is expected to skyrocket in 28 UK locations to over £3,000 a year.
san annual fee you pay to your local council. The cost is set by your council and goes towards
That means you could pay depending on where you live.
New figures gathered by the show which local authorities will have band D averaging over £3,000 a year by 2030.
This is assuming thesame referendum cap is used for the nextfour financial years.
In addition, by the maximum amount in the upcoming tax year.
But it is important to note, this does not include authorities that were given special dispensation to increase the referendum cap.
These councils, such as Bradford, have been given the same caps as others in their class.
On the whole, will be impacted differently.
For example, the first council to cross the £3,000 band D threshold by 2030 will be Rutland.
Rutland will also have the highest tax bill, standing at £3,221.
Meanwhile the lowest will be Wandsworth at £1,106.
By 2030, inner will average £1,994, while outer boroughs will average £2,553.
District councils will charge an average of £2,806, while unitary authorities will charge around £2,825.
Now for the 28 councils with band D bills over £3,000.
Full list of 28 places where council tax will hit over £3,000 a year
- Rutland
- Nottingham
- Dorset
- Gatsehead
- Bristol
- Lewes
- Wealden
- Newark
- Sherwood
- Hastings
- Oxford
- West Devon
- Liverpool
- Rother
- Durham
- Cornwall
- Eastbourne
- Bassetlaw
- Walsall
- Rushcliffe
- Hartlepool
- Broxtowe
- Reading
- Ashfield
- Gedling
- Pendle
- Middlesbrough
- Mid Devon
- Mansfield
The increase in bills reflects the growing financial pressure on local authorities.
Inflationary costs and increasing demands for public services are among reasons for the tax hike.
To reiterate, the assumptions in this analysis balance on the notion that the referendum caps will remain unchanged for the next four financial years.
That being said, Parish council precepts are estimated based on 2024 to 2025 averages so actual figures may be higher.
Check if you can claim a council tax refund
Over three million households are owed a , according to a Sun last month.
The average due is around £178, but some could be owed as much as £3,659.
submitted a to all 349 local authorities in , and to find out just how much taxpayer our are sitting on.
You can check to see how much cash your local authority might be sitting on by searching for your council in our .
It's surprisingly easy to overpay your council tax, and millions of us do.
One of the main reasons is moving house.
Council tax is usually billed annually, from April to April, but paid in instalments.
This means you're always paying some of it in advance.
Therefore, if you move out before the year's end, you'll likely be due a refund for the remaining months.
Another reason for over payments is a change in your property's council tax band.
If the band is lowered, you're due a refund for the over payments made at the higher rate.
Finally, forgetting to cancel your direct debit after moving out can lead to continued payments and further over payments.
Finding out if you're owed a is easier than you think.
Many councils have online claim forms available on their website
To find your local council's site, visit gov.uk/find-local-council.
While some forms can be lengthy, claiming online is often the quickest way to get your money back.
If you've recently moved, you'll likely need your old council tax reference number, which you can find on a previous bill.
If your council doesn't have an online form, or if the form seems too daunting, you can contact them directly by phone, email, or live chat.
