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Council Tax - Discounts/Exemption Enquiries


Service Description: In certain cases you may qualify for a Council Tax reduction, for example, if only one adult lives in your home, if you're disabled, if you live with people we don't count for Council Tax purposes like a full-time student, a student nurse or a carer. There are various discounts that you may be eligible to claim to reduce your bill. A property can be exempt (no Council Tax to pay) for a fixed period or it can be exempt indefinitely. The length of time a property is exempt depends on the reason for the exemption. Often a property is exempt from Council Tax because it is unoccupied (empty). However, some occupied properties can also be exempt.

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Question: My relative has passed away what happens to their Council Tax?

Answer: Whilst the property is in probate and is empty there is an exemption. If the property was rented an exemption can be given for up to one month to allow the property to be emptied. If there is any credit on the account it can be refunded to the executors. - Related Link


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