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Exempt Dwellings

Some dwellings are exempt from Council Tax. These are the classes of exempt dwellings.

A.	Uninhabitable property and empty property undergoing structural alteration or repairs. This exemption will apply for a maximum period of 12 months (as long as the property remains empty and unfurnished). After 12 months a 100% charge applies.
B.	Unoccupied property owned by a charity, for a period of up to six months since last occupied. After six months a 100% charge applies.
C.	Empty property for a period of up to six months since the last occupation date or the date that the construction of the property was substantially completed (as long as it remains empty and unfurnished). After six months a 100% charge applies.
D.	Unoccupied property because the person who would otherwise occupy the property is in prison.
E.	Unoccupied property because the person who would otherwise occupy the property is permanently resident in hospital or a nursing home.
F.	Unoccupied property where probate or letters of administration have not yet been granted, and for a period of up to six months after the date such grant is made. A 100% charge will then apply.
G.	Empty property whose occupation is prohibited by law. This may include properties where a planning restriction on occupation applies.
H.	Unoccupied property held available for use of ministers of religion from which to carry out their duties.
I.	Unoccupied because the person subject to the tax has their sole or main residence elsewhere in order to receive care.
J.	Unoccupied because the person subject to the tax has their sole or main residence elsewhere in order to provide care.
K.	Unoccupied, where the person subject to the tax is a student and has been since he/she last occupied the property.
L.	Property that has been repossessed under a mortgage.
M.	Student halls of residence.
N.	Premises where ALL the residents are students.
O.	Property owned by the Ministry of Defence and held available for occupation by serving personnel.
P.	Property occupied by members of visiting forces or certain international organisations.
Q.	Property left empty by a bankrupt.
R.	Unused caravan pitch or boat mooring.
S.	Property occupied only by people under 18 years of age.
T.	Unoccupied ancillary accommodation (e.g. annexes) which may not be let separately without being in breach of planning regulations.
U.	Property occupied only by people who are severely mentally impaired.
V.	Property occupied by a foreign diplomat or a member of an international organisation headquartered in the U.K.
W.	Any part of a property e.g. an annex, which is occupied by a dependant relative of the family in the other part of the building where the relative is either over 65, severely mentally impaired, or substantially and permanently disabled.

This list is a summary for guidance only. If you believe your property may qualify contact us.

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Last modification: 13:34:23, 11th November, 2005 by
Review date: 06th December, 2008

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