Council Tax exemptions

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

People who have died (class F)

This exemption remains active until six 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 longer than 12 months after the exemption period expires 200% of the Council Tax will be payable (the standard charge plus a premium of 100%).

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.