Council Tax

Council Tax is set for 8 different bands – A - H, dependent upon the value of your property, which is set by the Assessor.  The Council Tax for 2008-09 is calculated initially on the basis of a Band D property, and fractions are used to calculate the tax for all other bands. The Council’s revenue budget for 2008-09 is £568.6 million.  This is primarily met by grants from the Scottish Executive and non-domestic rate income. The sum to be met by the Council Tax is £104 million.  This Brief explains our budget for 2008-09

The Band D in Highland in 2008-09 is £1,163, the same level as 2007-08.  Water and wastewater charges are collected by the Council on behalf of Scottish Water.

Pay your Council Tax online

You can pay your Council Tax by various methods including direct debit, debit/credit card at any Council Service Point or online.

General information relating to Council Tax is available from any Council Service Point.  Our Council Tax Team will be happy to advise you on any aspect of Council Tax including benefits and payment methods. Please contact your local office or telephone freephone 0800 393 811.

Council Tax and Benefit Forms

There are various reductions and means tested benefits available and the forms to claim these can be obtained by clicking on the links below.

• Agricultural Exemption
• Benefits – Housing and Council Tax
• Change of Ownership/Tenancy
• Childcare Charges
• Direct Debit Mandate
• Disablement Band Reduction
• Discount/Exemption - Severe Mental Impairment; Doctors Certificate
• Discretionary Housing Payment
• Disregarded Persons Discount
• Evidence of Earnings
• Exemption
• Pre Tenancy Determination
• Self Employed Earnings Information
• Single Occupancy Discount
• Statement of Independent Third Party Evidence
• Under Repair Exemption
• Valuation Appeal
• Zero Occupancy Discount  

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