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Council Tax

UK residential property tax

🇬🇧UK · Tax Year 2026/27Reviewed Plain-English
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What is Council Tax?

Council Tax is a UK residential property tax paid to local councils, funding services like rubbish collection and schools. Band A (cheapest) to H (most expensive), reassessed based on 1991 values (Scotland, Wales vary). Typical £1,000-£3,500 per year depending on band and authority.

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