Estate of a Deceased Person is Liable
You may be entitled to a Council Tax exemption if liability for Council Tax is due to be met by the estate of a deceased person.
How does the property qualify for an exemption?
The unoccupied property can be furnished and liability for Council Tax is the responsibility of the deceased persons estate and
- no grant of confirmation to the estate of that person has been made, or
- no more than six months have passed since confirmation was made.
How long will the exemption last?
The exemption will end six months after the date of grant of confirmation, or sooner if:
- someone takes up the residence in the property, or
- on disposal of the property whether to a beneficiary or upon sale, or
- by re-letting of a rented property so that the estate of the deceased person is no longer liable to pay rent.
How to apply:
To apply for this exemption please contact the Council Tax team on 01506 282020 (option 2) or by email (opens new window).
