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When is my Council tax due?
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What is Council Tax used to pay for?
Council Tax is a local tax, which contributes towards the services the council provides, such as schools and refuse collection. It also provides funding for the Police, Fire Brigade and Assessor.
Why have I got this bill?
A bill is issued to every liable person at the start of each financial year to let you know the amount you are due to pay and when the payments are due.
If there has been an award/amendment or cancellation of exemption, discount, disabled person’s relief or benefit, a bill is issued to confirm the adjusted amount you are due to pay.
If you have moved into a property in the Falkirk Council area a bill will be issued.
What band is my property in?
The property band is detailed on every bill issued. You can get details of your band or the band of any property in the Falkirk Council area by contacting us.
When is my Council Tax due?
Council Tax is due in 10 monthly instalments on or before the first of each month from April to January. It is your responsibility to ensure your payments are made on time.
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Why have I got this reminder / Sheriff Officers letter?
Council Tax must be paid in accordance with the instructions on your bill.
When one instalment or part of one instalment is missed a reminder will be issued.
If you bring your account up to date and keep it up to date no further action will be taken.
If you do not pay per the reminder you will receive a final notice.
When a final notice is issued you have lost the right to pay by installments and your full balance is due.
If you receive a final notice it is not enough to bring your payments up to date, you must pay the full balance on your account or contact us to discuss an alternative payment plan.
If you do not pay per the final notice, the Council will apply to the Sheriff Court for a Summary Warrant.
When a Summary Warrant is obtained you incur a surcharge of 10% of the outstanding balance.
Please remember to make your payments by the 1st of each month to avoid recovery action.
Because you did not make payments as directed on your bills and reminders. Or you did not maintain any arrangement you made with us.
Why is my neighbour’s house in a different band from mine?
All properties were valued before the start of Council Tax.
After being valued all properties are placed in one of the eight valuation bands.
Bands are based on the saleable value of the property on 1st April 1991 not its current value. Some apparently similar properties may differ in band. The most likely reason is because both properties border two bands.
If you do not agree with your band on want more information you should contact the Assessor for Central Scotland, Hillside House, Laurelhill, STIRLING. FK8 2NA (Telephone 01786-892200)
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Can I claim a discount / exemption on my Council Tax?
You may be eligible for a reduction on your bill, this depends on your individual circumstances, and you should contact us for more information. Here are some of the more common reductions.
25% - Only one person resident aged 18 years or over.
25% - All residents except one are disregarded.
10% - Property is no one’s sole or main residence.
50% - All residents are disregarded.
50% - The only resident is disregarded.
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