Apply for a Council Tax exemption for a property left empty due to repossession

A home is exempt from Council Tax if it is unoccupied and has been repossessed by a bank, building society or other mortgagee.

The property will be exempt as long as the circumstances remain the same.

You will need

• Your Council Tax account number

Before you start

This form is for new applications only.

Do not complete this form if you:

• Already receive this discount - please reapply when you receive a review letter
• Want to tell us about a change to your circumstances

Your personal information provided on this form will be used in accordance with the Council’s Personal Information Policy.

What happens next

We will either reduce the bill or let you know why we have not been able to do so.

If we need more information we will contact you.

Start my application

Medium - This form usually takes a few minutes to complete