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A property may be exempt from Council Tax if the property meets one of the conditions below:
- Property requiring major or structural repairs
- Owned by a charity
- Unoccupied and unfurnished
- Sole occupant of property detained under mental health act or in prison
- Unoccupied as former resident in Hospital or a Home
- Sole occupant deceased or six months after grant of probate
- Cannot be occupied by law
- Held for minister of religion
- Unoccupied as the former resident is receiving or providing care elsewhere
- Property left empty by students
- Repossessed by a mortgagee
- Occupied by only students
- Members of visiting forces and their dependants
- Liable person is a trustee in bankruptcy
- Unoccupied pitch for caravan or mooring for boat
- Persons under 18
- Unoccupied granny annex
- All occupants are severely mentally impaired
- Occupied granny annex
What should I do when I have been given an exemption which I do not believe I am entitled to receive?
If we have given you a discount but you are not entitled to one, or are no longer entitled to one, you must contact us to let us know. If you do not, you may be required to pay a penalty.
What if I disagree with the Council's decision?
If you do not agree with any decision that we have made, you should contact us in the first instance let us know why. We will always try to reach an amicable solution with you. If we can not agree, you do have the right to appeal to an independent tribunal.
You should continue to pay your original bill whilst your appeal is outstanding.
Can my claim be considered retrospectively?
In general retrospective claims will not be considered unless there are exceptional circumstances and supporting documentary evidence is provided.
Contact Council Tax
- Tel: 01803 207201
- Email: council.tax@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207234
