8. How much will I pay?
The council tax is set by your local council. The amount set depends on how much it and certain other public bodies in your area spend and how much money they get from elsewhere. The amount you have to pay (before any reductions) also depends on which valuation band your home is in. The less expensive your home is the less you will pay. There is a separate leaflet which explains how properties are valued and what this means for your council tax bill.
9. Can bills be reduced?
Bills can be reduced by:
¨ discounts - for example, for homes in which there is only one adult (see pages [] to [];
¨ benefits - for people on low incomes (a leaflet is available from the Department of Social Security);
¨ reductions for disabilities - for homes adapted for a person with a disability see pages [] to [];
One or more of these reductions may apply to your home.
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