Each home is billed for council tax, whether it is a house,
bungalow, flat, maisonette, mobile home or houseboat, and whether
it is owned or rented. The bill is based on the value of the
property compared with others in the borough.
If the property is empty, or is not anyone's main home - or the
people who live there are under 18 - the owner will be responsible
for the bill. In some instances the owner of the property will be
liable for payment of the bill instead of the resident (eg care
homes, nursing homes, some hostels, houses of
multi-occupation).
Where your money goes
Council tax is split between the Borough Council, the
County Council, the Lancashire Police Authority, Lancashire
Combined Fire Authority and some Parish Councils. More information
about where your money goes is available in the information
leaflets below:
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