Council Tax exemptions

You may be entitled to a Council Tax exemption for certain types of properties

Occupation prohibited by law (class G)

This includes those properties where: 

  • planning consent specifically bans the use of the property as a home (for example, holiday chalets and caravans) 
  • the property is subject to a closing or closure order (for example, properties that are unfit for human habitation, or that are closed at the request of the police) 
  • action has been taken to acquire the property using an Act of Parliament 
  • this exemption stops if someone occupies the property illegally. 

There is no time limit on this exemption. It remains active for as long as the property is unoccupied, and the ban stays in place. 

Apply 

You need to provide: 

  • The date it became illegal to live in the property 
  • The reason why it became illegal to live in the property 

Please email revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk (link sends email) to apply for this discount.