Council Tax Frequently Asked Questions

The Valuation Office has an online listing of all properties.

If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill contact us straight away we will be able to talk through your circumstances and may be able to help you sort out a payment plan. Don't let the problem get worse.

The Council Tax that Torridge collects from you pays for the services provided by Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority, Torridge District Council and the parishes. Torridge District Council is the "Billing Authority" that collects the tax on behalf of the other authorities. The services provided by the County Council such as education, social services and highways maintenance are the major items of expenditure, and consequently, the County Council gets approximately 73% of the tax collected in order to pay for its services. The Police get around 10%, the Fire Authority 5%, approximately 3% is passed onto the Parishes, and Torridge District Council retains around 9%

Direct Debit is the Council's preferred method of payment. It is simple, quick and safe. Just give us the details once and we will do the rest. No need to remember to pay. You can choose to pay over 10 or 12 months

If you have received a reminder or summons and cannot afford to bring your account up to date it is important that you contact us straight away. We will be able to talk through your circumstances and may be able to help you sort out a payment plan. Don't let the problem get worse.

Torridge District Council has set down a policy on administering penalties and undertaking prosecution action in circumstances where the tax payer has delayed or failed to advise the Council of a change in circumstance when they have been awarded a discount, exemption and/or Council Tax Support or the tax payer has failed to provide information in respect of liability matters; or when there is sufficient evidence to suggest fraudulent activity.