Dwellings exempt from Council Tax charges

This section is intended to help people looking for information about types of properties which are exempt from Council Tax charges.

Some dwellings are exempt, including properties occupied only by students, and vacant properties which:

are unfurnished (exempt for up to six months)
are owned by a charity (exempt for up to six months)
require or are undergoing structural alteration or major repair (exempt for up to six months after completion)
are left empty by someone who has gone into prison, or who has moved to receive personal care in a hospital or a home or elsewhere
are left empty by someone who has moved in order to provide personal care to another person
are left empty by students
are waiting for probate or letters of administration to be granted (and for up to six months after)
have been repossessed
are the responsibility of a bankrupt's trustee
are empty because their occupation is forbidden by law
are waiting to be occupied by a minister of religion

Forces' barracks and married quarters are also exempt, their occupants will contribute to the cost of local services through a special arrangement.

If you think your property may be exempt, or if you have a query about council tax, please call the following number:

Last updated: 25-01-2005

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Town Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
RH2 0SH
01737 276000

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