You can benefit from a discounted council tax on your empty or unoccupied property in certain conditions. It could be that your house is vacant since it is not your primary home and you use it as a holiday place or similar. Or perhaps you are renovating the property, or maybe it’s in probate. Why not we look at the possible scenarios of owning an inhabited property and what qualifies you to enjoy a reduced amount of council tax?

Empty Property & Council Tax

Empty properties are either unoccupied or secondary home of the owners. Similarly, a house without substantial furnishing comes in the category of inhabited properties. Many owners with a second home usually need to pay council tax on an inhabited dwelling. They often wonder how to avoid paying council tax on an empty property, though there is no way to do so.

However, your council can give you a discount considering some criteria. For example, if a property hasn’t had any residents for more than twenty-four months, some local council may charge their owners up to 50 percent additional council tax unless they are a member of the armed forces.

Similarly, several situations make you exempted from paying council tax on an unoccupied or empty property. It is still vital to check with your local council to verify if your empty property qualifies for no tax or a discount. Situations, when you do not have to pay council tax, may include:

  1. Your property is probate or a repossessed home.
  2. The property has a derelict structure, and the law does not allow you to live in that.
  3. The house is empty for future demolish.
  4. The property belongs to prisoners.
  5. The property is in the ownership of those who are in hospital for long-term medical care.
  6. The property has home improvement or refurbishment work in process.

 

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You can benefit from a discounted council tax on your empty or unoccupied property in certain conditions. It could be that your house is vacant since it is not your primary home and you use it as a holiday place or similar. Or perhaps you are renovating the property,...