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Apr
17
2007

Council Tax Exemption

Category: Landlord Advice

What is an Exemption Form?
As a homeowner, you may be entitled to get exemption from council tax. There are various in which you could fall under council tax exemption. However, in relation to landlords and property investors, here’s a good example; if you own a property that is vacant for 6 months or less, and you get a council tax invoice for that period, you can get exemption from the fee in this case.

Here’s a list of other ways you can be exempted from property council tax:

  • Class A: New or requiring/undergoing structural alteration or major repair and for up to six months after completion. This is only limited to one year.
  • Class B: Owned by a charity (exempt for up to six months).
  • Class C: Unfurnished (exempt for up to six months)
  • Class D: the occupier has gone into prison
  • Class E: the occupier is now being permanently cared for in hospital
  • Class I: the occupier is now in a nursing home or care home.
  • Class F: Waiting for probate or letters of administration to be granted and
  • Class FB: for up to six months after
  • Class G: Empty because occupation is forbidden by law
  • Class H: Waiting to be occupied by a minister of religion
  • Class J: Left empty by someone who has moved to provide personal care to another person
  • Class K: Empty but owned and last used by a student
  • Class L: repossessed
  • Class Q: The responsibility of a bankrupt’s trustee
  • Class R: Vacant domestic caravan plots and houseboat moorings
  • Class T: Granny annexes etc - separate letting not allowed by planning control

    • If your property is occupied only by:

  • Class N: Full-time students (and certain non-UK spouses/dependants)
  • Class O: Armed forces’ barracks and married quarters. Their occupants will contribute to the cost of local services through a special arrangement.
  • Class S: Persons under 18 years of age
  • Class U: Persons who are severely mentally impaired or live with a student(s)
  • Class V: Diplomats and members of certain international bodies (including their non-UK spouses)
  • Class W: Certain dependent relatives in a separate dwelling forming part of a larger property (eg granny annexes)

    • How do I get council tax exemption?
    You can usually find property exemption forms online from your local council’s website. Alternatively, just call them up and they will send you a form.

    Here’s an example of a typical council tax emption form for vacant properties:
    Council Tax Exemption Form

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