This exemption remains active until 6 months after the granting of probate or letters of administration. 

After this date, 100% of the council tax becomes payable if the property is unoccupied. 

If the property is unoccupied and unfurnished for longer than 2 years after the exemption period expires, 150% of the council tax will be payable. 

Apply 

You need to provide: 

• when the person died 
• confirmation that the property is unoccupied 
• contact details for the authorised representative of the person who has died

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