Council Tax in Titchfield

Bands, rates, and what your council tax pays for

Council tax in Titchfield is set by Fareham Borough Council in combination with Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The parish council also sets a precept that is added to the council tax bill for Titchfield parish residents.

Properties in Titchfield are banded from A to H based on their estimated value in 1991. The period properties in the village centre tend to fall into the higher bands, reflecting their value, while more modest housing on the village fringes may be in lower bands. The exact band for any property can be checked on the Valuation Office Agency website.

The annual council tax bill for a Band D property in Titchfield is broadly in line with other parts of the Fareham borough, with the addition of the parish precept. The parish precept is a relatively small amount that funds the work of the parish council, including the maintenance of local facilities, the support of community events, and the administration of parish business.

Council tax pays for a range of services including education, social care, highways maintenance, waste collection, recycling, planning, environmental health, and the police and fire services. The borough council is responsible for collecting the tax and distributing the proceeds to the various precepting authorities.

Discounts and exemptions are available for certain categories of taxpayer, including single-person households (which receive a twenty-five per cent discount), full-time students, and people with severe mental impairment. Council tax support is available for those on low incomes, administered by Fareham Borough Council.

Payment can be made by direct debit, online, by telephone, or in person. Most taxpayers pay in ten monthly instalments from April to January, though payment over twelve months can be arranged.