Empty Properties and Second Homes
If your property is unoccupied you may be entitled to a reduction, this will depend on
- Why it is empty
- How long it has been empty for
- Whether furniture is left in the property
- The main residence of the liable person(s)
Empty properties
If the property is empty and unfurnished you may be able to claim an exemption for the first six months. If it remains empty after that time, you will be liable for full council tax unless the property fulfils the requirements of another category of exemption or discount.
Second homes
If the property is not your main residence you will be granted a 10% discount.
However, if your property is empty because you are required to live elsewhere for job-related purposes then you will be awarded a discount of 50%. (The accommodation must be provided by your employer). We will need to establish which property is your main residence and if you are not liable for council tax at both properties you may not qualify for this discount.
You will need to provide documentary evidence to support your claim and we will need to establish which property is your main residence. If you are not liable for council tax at both properties you may not qualify for this discount.
Contact us
By telephone
020 7525 1880 - housing and council tax benefit
020 7525 1850 - council tax
By post
Council Tax Section
London Borough Of Southwark
P.O. Box 782
Bromley
BR1 3YE
Please indicate which department your query is for.
In person
Bermondsey One Stop Shop
Spa Road
Bermondsey
SE16 3QN
Peckham One Stop Shop
Ground Floor
Peckham Library
122 Peckham Hill Street
SE15 5JR
Walworth One Stop Shop
151 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1RY
Dulwich Area Housing Office
41-43 East Dulwich Road
Dulwich
SE22 9BY
All one stop shops are open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. In addition, Peckham one stop shop is open on Saturday, 9am to 1pm.
By email
Housing/council tax benefit: Soucounciltaxuk@Liberata.com
Council tax: Soucounciltaxuk@Liberata.com |