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If there is no form please contact the Council Tax office council.tax@tendringdc.gov.uk

Types of Exemptions

CLASS REASON FOR EXEMPTION
(Contact the Council for further information)

Empty Property

A) Empty dwellings subjected to major repair work - up to 6 months only or uninhabitable up to 12 months only.
B) Unoccupied dwellings owned by charities - up to 6 months only.
C) Unfurnished dwellings generally up to 6 months only.
D) Unoccupied because taxpayer is in prison - .pdf format
E) Unoccupied because taxpayer has moved to a care home or hospital - .pdf format
F) Unoccupied when the owner has died and the property has to be sold to clear the debts of the estate. The exemption can apply for up to six months after probate or letters of administration have been granted.
G) Occupation is prohibited by law.
H) Empty dwelling being held for a minister of religion - .pdf format
I) Unoccupied by person receiving care.
J) Unoccupied by a person providing care elsewhere.
K) Unoccupied by students.
L) Repossessed properties.
Q) Property left empty by a bankrupt.
R) Unoccupied caravan pitches and boat moorings.
T) Unoccupied annexes or properties situated within the curtilage of another dwelling - .pdf format

Occupied Property

M) College/University halls of resident.
N) Property solely occupied by full time students - .pdf format
O) Armed Forces accommodation.
P) Visiting Forces accommodation.
S) All occupants are aged under 18.
U) Properties occupied solely by those who are severely mentally impaired - .pdf format
V) Diplomat's property.
W) Annexe occupied by a dependant relative - .pdf format

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