Yes — Newham says you can challenge your council tax band if you think it’s wrong, but you need to contact the Valuation Office Agency rather than the council. You must keep paying your council tax while the appeal is being considered.
| What you want to challenge | What Newham says to do | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Your council tax band is wrong | Appeal the decision by contacting the Valuation Office Agency | Wycliffe House, Green Lane, Durham DH1 3UW |
| Phone | 03000 501501 | |
| ctinbox@voa.gov.uk |
You can also check your band on the Government council tax bands website. If you’re actually disputing the amount of your bill rather than the band, Newham says you can appeal in certain situations, such as the bill being wrong, the wrong person being billed, or a discount not being applied.