Apply for empty property Council Tax discounts

Find out what discounts, reductions or exemptions you may be able to get to reduce your Council Tax bill for an unoccupied property or purpose-built holiday home.

Property unoccupied for other reasons

Some unoccupied properties may qualify for 100% Council Tax discount, including:

  • agricultural property
  • property for which occupation is prohibited by law
  • property that's difficult to let because it's part of, or on the grounds of, the owner's or tenant's occupied property 
  • property held for occupation by ministers of religion
  • repossessed property 
  • property last lived in by a person who has moved to get or give personal care
  • bankruptcy
  • deceased occupants
  • occupants in prison
  • occupants are students

Find out how to apply