Council tax Council tax was introduced on 1 April 1993 as the replacement for the community charge (poll tax). It is a property-based tax but there is a reduction for empty properties or if you live alone. There are eight bands of property values. The amount will depend on which band your property is in. In Warwickshire, the district or borough council issues council tax bills and collects the council tax. To find out about Warwickshire County Council's element of the council tax in 2008/2009, please click onto the links below. Council tax 2008/2009 Council tax prior to 2008/2009 Further information regarding the council tax can be found on the links below District & Borough council tax contact details Property Valuation Eligibility and benefits Capping Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on council tax can be found by clicking on the links below How can I find out about my level of council tax? How can I find out what council tax discounts/benefits I might be entitled to? How can I influence future budget decisions? How can you justify an increase in council tax above the inflation? How do you justify large pay increases for staff? What if I cannot afford the increase in council tax? What is Council Tax? What is Warwickshire County Council's element of my council tax bill for? Why do you not work more efficiently to fund increased costs from within? Why is Council Tax rising while servces are not improving? Why should I pay for the pension of County Council employees?