You do not have to pay Council Tax on certain types of empty property.
The full Council Tax amount is charged for empty properties unless they're exempt.
If a property has been empty for at least 1 year, an extra amount (premium) will be added to the Council Tax bill at the beginning of the next tax year.
A premium significantly increases the amount of Council Tax due for that property. This is to help bring empty properties back into use.
The premium amount dependant on the length of time the property is empty for:
You may not have to pay depending on the type of property and who last lived in it.
If you're eligible, we'll send you a new bill. You must keep making payments until we decide. These will be taken off the new bill.
You must tell us about any changes within 21 days.
You must apply within 6 months of the property being empty.
You'll need to show a copy of charitable objects.
You'll need to show confirmation from the place of detention.
For example they may be:
You'll need to show confirmation from a hospital, care home or doctor.
The letter should show:
You must apply within 6 months from the date of probate.
You'll need to show a copy of the death certificate. You can find related information about registering a death.
You'll need to show a doctor’s letter with the reason why the person needs to be living elsewhere to receive care.
The letter should show the name and address of the patient and the person providing care.
You'll need to show a letter from a financial institution confirming possession.
You'll need to show a copy of the prohibition order.
You'll need to show a copy of a bankruptcy order and proof of your new address.
No proof is required.
You'll need to show a copy of the planning restriction.
You may be able to apply for other discounts or exemptions, such as:
Council Tax Reduction if you're on low income or claim benefits