How to Get Council Tax Exemptions In London
Council Tax is that tax which is collected from the residents for the services provided by the local government. The council tax was first introduced in 1993 under the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and it was a replacement for the Community Charge. The council tax is collected by the local borough of each area and the basis and amount of tax depends on the property value. If the value of the property is less, you will have to pay a less amount of council tax and if it is more, then you will have to pay more. Not everyone living in London or UK have to pay council tax as there are some exemptions and discount for a variety of people. All of these exemptions are discussed below.
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What are the ways to pay less council tax?
There are a number of ways that are created for different types of people to pay less council taxes or to get full exemptions.
- Reduction for the disability scheme
- Council tax benefits that are for the people who are living on low income
- Reductions
- Exemptions -
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Who is eligible for the exemptions?
If there are two adults living in a house then they have to pay the council tax in full. But there are certain people who are not considered adults and they are exempt from the council tax. These include:
- Children who are under the age of 18.
- Persons who are on apprentice schemes.
- 18 or 19 year olds who are currently getting full time education.
- All college and university students studying full time.
- Young people who are less then 25 years old and receive benefits from Young People's Learning Agency or Skills Funding Agency.
- Student Nurses.
- The foreign language assistants that have completed their registration with the British government.
- Mentally disabled individuals.
- Live in care takers.
- Diplomats. -
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Empty Homes
If your home is empty and no one is living in it then you may be eligible for discounted council tax rates. -
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Properties exempt from council tax
There are certain properties that are also exempt from the council tax and they include:
- Student halls of residence
- Accommodation places of armed forces
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Other exemptions
There are other conditional exemptions of council tax that apply to:
- Homes that are unfurnished and unoccupied are exempt for up to 6 months.
- Houses undergoing major repair works are exempt for up to 12 months.
- Homes where the owner has died are exempt for up to 6 months.
