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Council Tax: Exemptions

Asked by Alison BennettLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 December 2024UIN 17425

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of a time limit for claiming Council Tax exemption under Class F.

Answered by Jim McMahon

This exemption will apply until probate is granted (or letters of administration are signed) and while the dwelling remains unoccupied. A further 6-month exemption may apply following probate, so long as the dwelling remains unoccupied and has not been sold or transferred. The government does not have any plans to change this exemption.

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