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1. • • 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. All empty properties will receive 100% discount for one month only and will then be liable for full charges.
     cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/documents/s117228/Item 4 - Empty Homes Report - HSC -February 2021.pdf

     Empty Homes Update - Leicester City Council

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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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   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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   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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   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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   Does Leicester Council offer tax discounts?

   • Leicester Council also offers a range of discounts and exemptions on council tax payments, such as discounts for single-person households and those on low incomes. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How do I know if I am eligible for a Leicester Council tax refund?

   Leicester council tax bands & costs 2024/25

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   What is Leicester Council Tax Refund calculator?

   • Leicester Council Tax Refund Calculator is a great way to find out how much money you can get back from the Leicester Council if your property is rebanded to a lower council tax band. Leicester is a vibrant city in the East Midlands of England, located on the River Soar and close to the National Forest.

   Leicester council tax bands & costs 2024/25

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3. 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...

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

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   Dec 13, 2023 · 66% agreed that we should charge double the standard council tax for properties that have no resident and are substantially furnished. 49% agreed that certain types of property or ownership...

5. 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.

6. 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...

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

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   Leicester’s stats are from Council Tax data source and excludes properties which do not fall under the Empty Homes remit whereas we do not know the source of the other information...

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

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   Nov 12, 2018 · There is currently an empty homes premium applied in the city which means disused properties pay full council tax and another 50 per cent. Empty homes will see their council tax bills rocket....

9. www.counciltax.info › council › leicesterLeicester council tax bands & costs 2024/25

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   The table below shows the 2024/25 council tax bands costs for properties in Leicester in the different council tax bands or you can use online council tax Calculator and check yourself: Leicester Council Tax Band. Monthly Council Tax Charge. Annual Council Tax Rate. BAND A.