Property Unfurnished
You may be entitled to a Council Tax exemption if the property is unfurnished.
How does the property qualify for an exemption?
The unoccupied property must also be unfurnished to be eligible for exemption.
A property will be classed as furnished if there is any single piece of removable furniture present in the property apart from those items listed below:
- carpets
- curtains or blinds
- items that are built into the property such as some cookers, gas fires and fitted wardrobes or cupboards
- white goods such as fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
Important:
An unoccupied and unfurnished property exemption relates to the property and not the person liable to pay Council Tax. A previous owner or occupiers use of the property will affect how long a period of exemption can be awarded.
For example, if you purchase a property that was unoccupied before you became the owner, you may not be entitled to the full period or any period of exemption.
How long will the exemption last?
The exemption will last for up to six months from the date the property was last occupied for a period of three months or more.
How to apply:
To apply for this exemption please complete our unoccupied/uninhabitable online form.
