Long Term Unoccupied Property Discount
If the property has been unoccupied for a continuous period of 12 months or more you may be entitled to a 50% Council Tax discount.
You may be entitled to a Council Tax discount if the property is:
- Being actively marketed for sale or let. You will be entitled to a 50% discount for a maximum period of 24 months from the date the property was last occupied. You must provide evidence that the property is being actively marketed.
- A purpose built holiday home. You will be entitled to a 50% discount.
- A job related dwelling. You will be entitled to a 50% discount.
- An uninhabitable property that you have purchased. You will be entitled to a 50% discount for a maximum period of 6 months.
You will be liable for the full water service charges during this period.
