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1. www.leicester.gov.uk › your-community › council-taxUnoccupied homes - Leicester City Council

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   Council tax is payable on unoccupied properties in some circumstances. Quick links. Find out more about exemptions. Find out more about discounts. Property discounts. If you have a...

2. consultations.leicester.gov.uk › comms › council-taxCouncil Tax - empty properties and second homes - Leicester ...

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   Dec 13, 2023 · We would like your views on the amount of council tax paid by owners of homes which are left empty for all or most of the time. The Government has introduced new laws allowing us to...

3. propertyrescue.co.uk › useful-guides-articles › howHow to Avoid Paying Council Tax on An Empty Property

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   While it’s a common assumption that empty properties are still subject to council tax, there are actually several ways to sidestep or reduce the cost. Here, we look at some possible scenarios where you may not be required to pay council tax on an empty property.

4. www.gov.uk › council-tax › second-homes-and-emptyHow Council Tax works: Second homes and empty properties - GOV.UK

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   You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax on an empty home, but your council can decide to give you a discount - the amount is up to them. Contact your council to ask about a discount. If...

5. www.leicestermercury.co.uk › news › local-news'Unacceptable' empty homes could be targeted in council's tax ...

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   3 days ago · Council tax discounts and exemptions could be scrapped for those who own empty second homes in one part of Leicestershire. Officials at North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) have ...

6. cabinet.leicester.gov.uk › documents › s117228Empty Homes Update - Leicester City Council

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   From 1st April 2013 some council tax exemptions have been abolished and then replaced with a locally set discount premium unless the Valuation Office assess the property as uninhabitable.

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   What are the council tax changes for empty homes in Leicester?

   • From April 2019, homes empty for more than two years will be charged double the council tax of occupied homes in Leicester, as part of the Government’s Localism Agenda and the council’s Empty Homes Strategy.

   Unoccupied homes - Leicester City Council

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   What are the new council tax rates for empty homes?

   • From April 2019, homes empty for more than two years are charged double the council tax of occupied homes. From April 2020, homes empty for more than five years are charged three times the council tax of occupied homes. As of April 2021, homes empty for more than 10 years are charged four times the council tax of occupied homes.

   Unoccupied homes - Leicester City Council

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   Can I pay council tax if my home is empty?

   • Contact your council to ask about a discount. You can be charged additional Council Tax (a ‘premium’) if your home has been empty for at least 1 year. How much you pay will depend on how long the property has been empty. You can be charged up to 4 times your normal Council Tax bill if your home has been empty for at least 10 years.

   How Council Tax works: Second homes and empty properties - GOV.UK

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   Do I have to pay council tax on a holiday home?

   • You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax on another property you own or rent, such as a holiday home. These properties are furnished and do not have anyone living in them as their main home. They are also known as ‘second homes’. Your council can decide to give you a discount - it’s up to them how much you get.

   How Council Tax works: Second homes and empty properties - GOV.UK

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   Do I get a council tax discount?

   • You may get a discount if your home is undergoing major repair work or structural changes, for example your walls are being rebuilt. Your council will tell you when you have to start paying Council Tax if you’ve been carrying out major home improvements on an empty property or building a new property.

   How Council Tax works: Second homes and empty properties - GOV.UK

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   Do you pay council tax on an unoccupied property?

   • As the property owner, you’re obligated to pay the annual council tax, even if the property is unoccupied. The costs incurred for an empty property are generally the same as those for an occupied or rented one. Are there any ways to avoid paying council tax on an unoccupied property?

   How to Avoid Paying Council Tax on An Empty Property

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8. www.leicestermercury.co.uk › news › leicester-newsCouncil tax on empty homes in Leicester set to increase

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   Nov 12, 2018 · By 2021 homes empty for a decade or more could be charged four times the level of council tax. All this would be done using new government rules that allow the city council greater discretion...