A Freedom of Information request has revealed that the York Council is owed £3.7 million in Council Tax debt (accumulated prior to the current year).
Debts by property value. click to enlarge
This has been accrued by 8598 residents.
Of these, 181 owe more than £3000 and 61 owe more than £5000.
4134 residents have been claiming Council Tax benefits for more than 1 year.
15,105 residents in the City currently qualify for reduced Council Tax payments.
Of these 3239 are in paid work while 3964 also receive employment or income support. 1899 are receiving job seekers allowances.