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About Council Tax

  • What is Council Tax?

    Council tax is a local tax, set by each local authority, to pay towards the provision of local services for the whole community.

  • How much is my Council Tax?

    The amount you pay depends on where you live, and what council tax band your property is in. Find out the total amount here.

  • Charges & Banding

    The amount you pay is based upon the property band into which your home falls and the level of tax set for each band.

  • Who should pay Council Tax

    Find out who should be paying the council tax bill.

  • How Council Tax is spent on Local Services

    Only about 9 per cent of your council tax comes to North Norfolk District Council. The rest goes mainly to Norfolk County Council and the police, and about 2 per cent to town and parish councils. Find out more.

  • Appeals

    If you think you are not liable for council tax or that we have made a mistake calculating your bill, you can appeal.

Performance

Green Tick The Council exceeded its target of collecting 98.50% of council tax in 2010/11, achieving 98.60% despite the continuing challenges posed by the current economic climate.   

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