Council tax is a local property tax. Council tax applies to all residential properties such as houses, bungalows, flats, maisonettes, houseboats and mobile homes, regardless of whether they are rented or owned.

Empty property discounts and premium charges

Find out about:

  • unoccupied and unfurnished property discounts
  • premium charges for second homes and properties that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for over a year

Information on empty properties

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Council tax FAQs

Frequently asked questions about council tax

Your guide to council tax

Further information to accompany your council tax bill. Find out more about council tax and where your money goes

Other information

Contact the council tax team

Additional information