An assessed charge can be applied in two situations:

• For unmetered household premises that do not have a rateable value at 31 March 1990 and where a meter cannot be installed
• For unmetered household premises where the occupier requests a meter, but cannot be metered – for example, because it is too costly or technically difficult to fit a meter

If your charges are assessed, you will be billed annually. You may use one of our flexible payment options to spread the cost.

Important: This tariff is only available to customers with restricted circumstances. It is not available as an alternative to metering if we decide it would be reasonable and practical to install a meter.

Assessed charges 2025-26

* Proof of single occupancy will be required i.e. council tax bill.

We can't offer you assessed charges if

• A meter can be fitted at a reasonable cost
• You refuse to pay any additional costs for the installation of a meter in an alternative location
• You refuse to carry out any work needed for the meter to be installed