In the United Kingdom, Council Tax is a local taxation charge that is levied on domestic properties. The tax is primarily used to fund the services of local authorities, such as police and fire services, schools, and road maintenance.
The amount of Council Tax that a household must pay is based on the value of the property and the number of adults residing there.
Properties are divided into bands, with Band A being the cheapest to Band H being the most expensive.
Households in Band H properties can expect to pay almost twice as much in Council Tax as those in Band A properties.
For most households, Council Tax is one of the largest regular expenses after mortgage or rent payments. As a result, it is important to factor this cost into any budgeting decisions.