Lichfield District Council
DISTRICT COUNCIL HOUSE, FROG LANE, LICHFIELD, WS13 6YX
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Property Inspector
Tel . 01543 308889
COUNCIL TAX
APPLICATION FOR DISCOUNT ON AN UNOCCUPIED DWELLING or PROPERTY EXEMPTION
Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS
1. Address of property for which this application is being
made:
2. Name of Owner
3. Address of Owner if different from above:
4. Is the property occupied
Yes
No
5. If occupied, state name(s) of person(s) normally
resident there:
6. If unoccupied, state the date the property became
vacant
7. Is the property furnished ?
Yes
No
8. If the property is unfurnished, state the date the
furniture was removed:
9. Please state which class of empty property or other
exemption you think is applicable:
(See Detailed List Overleaf )
10. Please state reason why you believe this Class is
applicable:
Vacant Dwelling Type:
Other Exemption:
DECLARATION
I declare that the information stated above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature _______________________________________
Date :________________________________
Daytime Telephone number (in case of query)__________________________________________________
Email address:___________________________________________________________________________
You must notify the council within 21 days if there has been a change of circumstances which may affect any
discount or exemption you have been awarded. Failure to do so can result in a penalty of £70.00
Section 4 Local Government Finance Act 1992
Council Tax (Exempt Dwellings) Order 1992 as amended
Council Tax (Prescribed Classes of Dwellings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Please find below details of the classes of discounts and exemptions
Class
Description and Criteria
Presc.
C
Presc.
D
Vacant Dwellings left unoccupied and substantially unfurnished will receive 100% discount for a
maximum of 2 months.
Vacant Dwellings where major works or structural alterations are required or underway. A
separate application form is available for this discount. A 50% discount will be awarded for a
maximum period of 12 months.
Vacant dwellings owned by a charity or body set up for charitable purposes. Applies to unoccupied
dwellings for a maximum of 6 months from last date of occupation by the charity.
Dwellings left vacant by a deceased person. Applies to unoccupied dwellings which forms part of
the deceased estate and will apply until 6 months after probate has been granted.
Dwellings which are unfit. Applies to unoccupied dwellings where occupation is prohibited by law
Vacant Clergy Dwellings. Applies to unoccupied dwellings held for occupation by a minister of
religion.
Dwellings left Vacant by people receiving care. Applies to unoccupied dwellings where the person(s)
who would be liable to pay council tax now have their sole and main residence in another place other
than a hospital or care home. They are receiving care for the reasons of old age, disablement,
illness, drug abuse or a mental disorder.
Dwelling left Vacant by people providing care. Applies to unoccupied dwellings where the person(s)
who would be liable to pay council tax have changed their sole or main residence to another place for
the purpose of providing personal care as in the class above.
Dwellings left vacant by Students. Applies to unoccupied dwellings which were last occupied as the
sole and main residence of students, and every qualifying person is a student/ was a student or has
become a student within six weeks of their last date of occupation.
Repossessed Dwellings. Applies to dwellings which are unoccupied and the where the mortgagee
is in possession.
Halls of Residence. Applies to occupied dwellings provided predominantly for the accommodation
of students.
Armed forces Accommodation. Applies to occupied or unoccupied dwellings held for armed forces
accommodation
Accommodation for visiting armed forces. Applies to dwellings occupied by visiting armed forces.
Dwellings left vacant by Bankrupts. Applies to unoccupied dwellings left by a person declared
bankrupt under the Bankrupt Act 1914 or Insolvency Act 1986
Vacant Pitches or Moorings. Unoccupied pitches or moorings (the pitch or mooring is liable for
council tax not the caravan or boat)
Occupied by Minors. Applies to dwellings occupied only by persons aged under 18 years
Vacant Annexes Applies to unoccupied dwellings which form part of a single dwelling which may
not be let separately from that other dwelling.
Severally Mentally Impaired. Applies to dwellings occupied only by persons deemed to be severally
mentally impaired within the meaning of the act and who but for this would be liable to pay council tax
Accommodation of Diplomats. Applies to dwellings occupied by persons who fall under the
Diplomatic privileges Act 1964 or other qualifying criteria.
Granny Annexes. Applied to annexes occupied by an elderly or disabled relative. This being 65
years or older / disabled and of a blood line relative
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You should continue to make payment as per your previous bill until any revised bill is issued.
DATA PROTECTION
The personal information requested on this form is required by law for Council Tax purposes. It may also be shared, by law, with
other Councils and with law enforcement agencies for the prevention or detection of crime, the apprehension or prosecution of
offenders.