The BBC's chairman is considering a household levy that would require people to pay more for their licence fee based on the value of their property. Dr Samir Shah believes that poorer households should not have to pay the same amount as those with more expensive homes. The BBC's income has declined by 30% in real terms over the past decade due to freezes in the licence fee and a decrease in the number of people paying. Dr Shah has ruled out a Netflix-style subscription service and funding from general taxation, and instead suggests an annual charge that is progressive and based on factors such as property value.