Council Tax exemptions

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

Owned by a charity (class B)

This exemption applies to unoccupied properties that charities own, as long as the property was last occupied for the purposes of the charity. 

This exemption applies whether or not the property contains furniture. 

The exemption lasts for up to 6 months from the date the property becomes unoccupied. 

Apply

To apply for this exemption, you must provide:

  • the date the property became unoccupied 
  • evidence that the charity owns the property 
  • evidence that, immediately before it became unoccupied, the property was occupied for the purposes of the charity 

Please complete the exemption class b application form.

Please email revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk (link sends email) if you require more information.