Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 16529

Empty Property: Council Tax

Tabled: 27 November 2024
Answered: 3 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Sarah Green

Liberal DemocratChesham and Amersham

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the time period for exemption from Council Tax for retirement properties left vacant after death of their owner.

Answer

Jim McMahon
Where a dwelling is left empty following the passing of the occupant, the dwelling will be exempt from council tax until probate is granted or letters of administration are signed. A further six months exemption is available so long as the dwelling remain...

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