Council Tax Exemptions

The classes of exempt property are prescribed in the Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) Order 1992 -SI 1992 No.558 (as amended).

The description of the classes below have been abbreviated for convenience. If you require a full explanation please contact the Council at the address shown below.

If your dwelling qualifies for exemption, by fulfilling one or more of the criteria listed below, you can request an application form or alternatively write to, or email, us. Contact details are shown below.

If at any time you have reason to believe that your property may no longer be an exempt property, you must inform the Council within 21 days. Failure to do so may result in a penalty being imposed.

Exemption Classes

• Empty properties where structural works are required, in hand, or recently completed
• Empty properties under charity ownership which have been unoccupied for less than six months
• Properties, including new properties, which have been unoccupied and unfurnished for up to six months
• Properties left empty by prisoners
• Properties left empty by people in hospitals and care homes
• Properties left empty by deceased persons where probate or letters of administration have not been granted, or less than six months have elapsed since probate or letters of administration were granted
• Properties where occupation is prohibited by law
• Empty properties for use by clergy
• Properties left empty by persons receiving care
• Proeprties left empty by persons providing care
• Properties left empty by students
• Repossessed properties
• Students halls of residence
• Properties occupied only by students or school-leavers
• Armed forces' barracks, messes and married quarters
• Visiting forces' accommodation
• Properties left empty where the liable person is a trustee in bankruptcy
• Properties consisting of a pitch or mooring which are not occupied by a caravan or boat
• Properties occupied by a person (or persons) under 18 years of age
• Empty annexes or granny flats which are difficult to let separately and where the liable person also lives on the premises
• Properties occupied only by a person (or persons) who are severely mentally impaired
• Properties occupied by diplomats who live in the North West Leicestershire area
• Granny flats or annexes occupied by elderly or disabled relatives

For further details of any of the exemptions listed above please contact us on the details shown below.