Council Tax pages
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Person living elsewhere to receive care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to receive care
Unoccupied exemption class I
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to receive care, but not in a hospital or care home. If the move is due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Homes for Ukraine discount
Published on 18 October 2023Homes for Ukraine discount
Ukrainian nationals and immediate family members who came to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, can look for their own property to rent when their sponsorship arrangement ends. They will be responsible for the Council Tax themselves, but if all the residents have Homes for Ukraine visas then they will receive a 50% discount and they may also be able to (more…)
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Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
Published on 13 March 2020Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
You may qualify for a discount if you’re under 20 and you meet all the following conditions:
- You’re on a qualifying course of education
- You must attend at least 12 hours a week
- The course lasts at least 3 months
- You or your family are still in receipt of Child Benefit for you
You must continue to pay Council Tax in accordance with your bill until your discount has been granted. (more…)
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Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Unoccupied exemption class J
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to provide care for someone. If they have moved to provide care for someone due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Published on 13 March 2020Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Unoccupied exemption class K
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax is a student. If they had been a student for the whole time since leaving the property or become a student within 6 weeks of leaving, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax.
Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
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Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Published on 13 March 2020Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Unoccupied exemption class R
An empty caravan pitch or boat mooring is exempt for Council Tax.
Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
Apply for an unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings exemption
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Unoccupied annexe
Published on 13 March 2020Unoccupied annexe exemption
Unoccupied exemption class T
An unoccupied annexe, which forms part of a single property which includes another dwelling and cannot be let separately without a breach of planning control under section 171A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, can be made exempt for Council Tax.
Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)