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Council Tax: Probate

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 October 2024UIN 5676

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many dwellings claim the council tax exemption for probate in each local billing authority in the most recent period for which figures are available; and what the estimated cost is of the exemption each year.

Answered by Jim McMahon

As of the most recent available data for September 2023, there were 135,698 dwellings exempt from council tax due to the dwelling being empty following the passing of the occupant (exemption class F). The Government does not collect data on the council tax foregone in providing this exemption.

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