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Liability for Council Tax

Only people aged 18 years or more are liable to pay council tax. Where there is more than one such person, the one nearest the top of the following list is liable:

  • resident freeholder;
  • resident leaseholder;
  • resident tenant;
  • resident licensee;
  • any other resident;
  • the owner.

However, in the following cases, the above rules do not apply and the owner is liable:

  • a residential care home or nursing home;
  • a property:

    • occupied by more than one household where residents pay rent separately;
    • that is the residence of a minister of religion;
    • that is the residence of a religious community;
    • that is the residence of domestic servants;
    • where the residents are asylum seekers.

A resident is somebody aged 18 years or more who has their sole or main residence in the property. If two or more residents meet the same description, each is jointly and severally liable for the bill. This means that the council can look to all the parties or any liable individual for the full charge.

Married couples and those living together as such are also jointly and severally liable, whether or not they have an equal interest in the property.

If you do not agree with the council’s decision to make you liable, please contact the council using the details below.

Council tax online forms  can be used to register for council tax or to apply for  any discount or exemptions which may be applicable.

 

For more information contact us by telephone: 01634 332222 / Fax: 01634 332839 / Text Relay: 18001 01634 332222 or by email: ctax@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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