Service Description: Council Tax is a tax on domestic property collected by your local council. The council tax provides approximately 20% of the council’s gross budget and is a vital element in raising revenue which contributes towards the provision of services to residents.
Also known as:- About Council Tax, Council Tax Discounts, Council Tax Exemptions, Council Tax Reductions, Holiday Homes, Reductions, Second Homes
Answer: Under the council tax reform, properties requiring major repair or structural alterations will no longer receive a full exemption. They will now be awarded a discount of 75 per cent of the charge for up to 12 months whilst the property meets the criteria. If an existing full exemption is in place prior to the 1 April it will be amended to reflect the changes following this date for the remaining duration.