Exemptions

Certain dwellings are exempt from council tax. These are: -

• Vacant properties requiring or undergoing structural alteration (exempt for up to one year)
  
• Unoccupied properties owned by charities (exempt for up to 6 months)
  
• Unoccupied and substantially unfurnished (exempt for up to 6 months)
  
• Property left empty by a prisoner (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty by a person receiving personal care in a hospital or care home (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty by a person who is providing care (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty after a person has passed away and probate has not been granted(and for up to six months after probate has been granted)
  
• Property that is unoccupied and has been repossessed (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty by a bankrupt (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty and occupation is prohibited by law (no time limit)
  
• Property left empty awaiting occupation by a minister of religion (no time limit)
  
• An unoccupied annexe that is restricted by planning controls from separate letting
  
• An annexe occupied by a dependant relative who is either over 65 years of age or disabled

You can download an application form for an annexe occupied by a dependant relative, or for all other classes of exemption, at the foot of the page.

Forms are also available by telephoning (01432) 260360 or from any INFO point.

All applications must be made in writing, and sent to the Council Tax Section, P.O. Box 224, Hereford, HR1 2XW, or you can email us at counciltax@herefordshire.gov.uk

Last Updated: 03 April 08,
Review Date: 20 September 2005