How much is my Council Tax?
Find out how much your Council Tax is by telling us your address.
My address isn't in the system
If you can't find your address, you can search for your Council Tax band on the central Government website and use our table so see how much you will need to pay.
Charges for 2018/19
| Parish/town | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Band F | Band G | Band H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Burton |
1,266.35 |
1,477.39 |
1,688.47 |
1,899.52 |
2,321.65 |
2,743.74 |
3,165.87 |
3,799.04 |
|
Hurn |
1,276.25 |
1,488.94 |
1,701.67 |
1,914.37 |
2,339.80 |
2,765.19 |
3,190.62 |
3,828.74 |
|
Christchurch |
1,257.63 |
1,467.22 |
1,676.84 |
1,886.44 |
2,305.66 |
2,724.85 |
3,144.07 |
3,772.88 |
Parish precepts
If you live in Burton or Hurn, your full Council Tax amount will be higher as you will be contributing towards your parish council services.
For example, if you live in a Band D property, you will pay an additional:
- £13.08 if you live in Burton
- £27.93 if you live in Hurn
What your Council Tax pays for
Your Council Tax funds a range of services from:
- your parish council (if you live in Burton or Hurn)
- Christchurch Borough Council
- Dorset County Council
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Authority
- Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner
Spending on major projects
Christchurch Borough Council plans to spend £6.1m on major projects over the next five years. This includes £2.3m investment in community and leisure facilities, £2.3m on maintaining our assets including £0.8m on car parks, £1.1m on affordable housing and temporary accommodation and £0.4m on coast protection.
You can read more about where your money goes in the Council Budget Books.