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Exempt Dwellings  

Certain properties may be exempt. If you believe your property falls in to one of the categories below, please contact Hart Revenues Services on Tel: 01252 774444

   
A Property which is unoccupied and substantially unfurnished where less than 6 months has elapsed since the structural alteration or repair works were completed or, a property which requires or is undergoing major repairs to make it habitable. After a year has elapsed a 50% charge is levied.
B A dwelling owned by a charity which is unoccupied and has been so for less than 6 months.
C Property which is unoccupied and substantially unfurnished and has been so for less than 6 months.
D Unoccupied property where the owner is in detention by order of a court.
E Unoccupied property which was previously the home of a person now living in a hospital, care home or hostel, where they receive care.
F Unoccupied property where grant of probate or letter of administration (upon death of owner) has not been made or less than 6 months since the day on which grant of probate or letter of administration was made.
G Unoccupied property where occupation is prohibited by law.
H Unoccupied property held for the use of a Minister of religion from which to perform his duties.
I Unoccupied property where the owner is living elsewhere for the purpose of receiving personal care due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or mental disorder.
J Unoccupied property where the owner is living elsewhere in order it provide personal care to a person, due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or mental disorder.
K Unoccupied property where the owner (liable person) is a student and it was last occupied only by students.
L Unoccupied property that has been repossessed by a mortgage lender.
M Halls of residence provided predominantly for the accommodation of students.
N Occupied property where ALL of the residents are students.
O Property owned by the Ministry of Defence, which is held as accommodation for the armed forces.
P Property occupied by a member of visiting forces, who would otherwise be liable to pay the Council Tax.
Q An unoccupied property for which a person is liable for Council Tax only in his capacity as a trustee in bankruptcy.
R Unoccupied caravan pitches or moorings.
S Occupied only by people under 18 years of age.
T An unoccupied annex which cannot be let separately.
U Occupied only by severely mentally impaired people.
V A dwelling which is the main UK residence of a diplomat.
W Granny Annex occupied by a dependent relative who is over 65 and disabled or severely mentally impaired.