Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 16529
Empty Property: Council Tax
Tabled: 27 November 2024
Answered: 3 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Green
Liberal Democrat — Chesham 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 McMahonWhere 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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