Glossary

Billing authority

The council that issues your council tax bill and collects the money — usually your district or unitary council.

The billing authority isn't the same as the body that sets your band (the VOA). They issue the bill, collect payment, apply discounts and process refunds after a successful band change. In two-tier areas (a county council plus a district), the district is usually the billing authority.

Related terms

Council tax base
The total number of Band D equivalent properties in a council area — used to set the Band D charge.

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