Empty Property Exemptions
In some circumstances an exemption may apply at an empty property if -
- the property is empty because the occupier has gone into a care home, nursing home or hospital and will not be returning
- the property is empty because the occupier is receiving personal care in someone else's home and will not be returning. This includes care due to -
- illness
- mental health
- disability
- old age
- drug or alcohol addiction
- your home is empty because you have moved to care for someone, you might not have to pay Council Tax for the property you have left. This can include care due to -
- illness
- mental health
- disability
- old age
- drug or alcohol addiction
- you have moved away for studying and left your home empty, you might not have to pay Council Tax. The property must have been your main residence before you moved away and must have started a full-time course either before you left, or within 6 weeks of leaving
- someone dies, we might be able to give you an exemption for the empty home they leave behind. The exemption means there will be no Council Tax to pay on their empty property for up to 6 months after probate is granted
- the property is empty because the occupier is in prison, detained for mental health, or immigration reasons
- the property has been repossessed
- there is a legal reason why your property cannot be lived in. You have to be able to provide proof that it would be against the law to live there, such as a prohibition order or closure notice