Council Tax

East Devon District Council is responsible for the collection of Council Tax for 60,000 properties.  The tax we collect funds not only the services we provide but also the services provided by Devon County Council, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, Devon & Cornwall Police Authority as well as the town and parish councils.

The Council Tax we collect is not enough to pay for all the services we need to provide so every year the Government gives local authorities additional money, known as the Revenue Support Grant, to make up the difference. The amount of the grant is based on the needs, resources and population of the local area.

If you want to find out more about our budget and spending plans, you can download a copy of the 2008/09 Council Tax information booklet entitled, 'PDF Icon Working together in East Devon' (1168KB - PDF Help). This booklet contains 40 pages of facts and figures, diagrams and pictures. It covers many aspects of the Council Tax, including:

  • who gets your money
  • how your Council Tax is spent
  • what each parish and town will pay
  • how people on low incomes can pay less

Contributions from: Devon County Council, Devon & Cornwall Police Authority, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority and East Devon District Council are included in the booklet.

Among the information in this section, you can find details of:

Council Tax Charges for 2008/2009 Click here to use our Council Tax calculator to find out the charge for each band in every town or parish.
Banding and Appeals The Council Tax bands and how to appeal if you think that your property is in the wrong band.
Paying your bill Information on different ways in which you can pay your Council Tax bill.
Request a copy of your bill A form to request a copy of your Council Tax bill, which should be sent to you within seven days.
Discounts and exemptions Information on discounts and exemptions that could reduce your Council Tax bill.
Liabilities Information about the "property" and "personal" elements that make up your Council Tax bill.
Moving in An on-line form to let us know your details when you move into a new home.
Vacating your property An on-line form to let us know your details when you move out of your old home.
Advice on arrears What happens if you fall behind with Council Tax payments and what the Council can do about it.
Contact us Full contact details for the Revenues Section.
Useful links Links to other sites that might help you with Council Tax enquiries.