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Unoccupied property Council Tax discounts and exemptions

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Your property may receive a reduction from Council Tax for a limited period depending on the household status.

The most common types of unoccupied property discounts and exemptions from Council Tax are:

  • Council Tax for unoccupied and furnished properties
  • Empty and unoccupied properties Council Tax discount
  • Council Tax when somebody dies
  • Occupier moved in or out to receive or provide care Council Tax exemption
  • Owner in residential care Council Tax exemption
  • Property left unoccupied by full time student Council Tax exemption
  • Empty caravans or boat moorings and annexes Council Tax exemption
  • Occupation of property prohibited by law Council Tax exemption
  • Owner detained Council Tax exemption
  • Property is held for minister of religion Council Tax exemption
  • Property repossessed Council Tax exemption
  • Property unoccupied due to bankruptcy Council Tax exemption
  • Unoccupied and owned by a charity Council Tax exemption
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