Council Tax and empty properties
Exceptions to the premium
The Government introduced nine new exception classes which may not be charged a premium from 1 April 2025.
Description of exception |
Applies to |
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Dwelling which is or would be someone’s sole or main residence if they were not residing in job-related armed forces accommodation |
Long-term empty homes and second homes |
Annexes forming part of, or being treated as part of, the main dwelling |
Long-term empty homes and second homes |
Dwellings being actively marketed for sale (12 months limit) |
Long-term empty homes and second homes |
Dwellings being actively marketed for let (12 months limit) |
Long-term empty homes and second homes |
Unoccupied dwellings which fell within exempt Class F (left empty by a deceased person) and where probate has recently been granted (12 months from grant of probate/letters of administration) |
Long-term empty homes and second homes |
Job-related dwellings |
Second homes only |
Occupied caravan pitches and boat moorings |
Second homes only |
Seasonal homes where year-round, permanent occupation is prohibited, specified for use as holiday accommodation or planning condition preventing occupancy for more than 28 days continuously |
Second homes only |
Empty dwellings requiring or undergoing major repairs or structural alterations (12 months limit) |
Long-term empty homes only |
Details and definitions of these classes can be found on the GOV.UK site.
If you think you would qualify for one of these exceptions to the premium, please let us know.