Festive opening times and service changes
Check opening times and arrangements for our services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Apply for empty property Council Tax discounts
Find out what discounts, reductions or exemptions you may be able to get to reduce your Council Tax bill for an unoccupied property or purpose-built holiday home.
Purpose-built holiday home discount
You could get a 50% discount on your Council Tax if your property is a purpose-built holiday home.
How to qualify
You may qualify for a discount if your property meets both qualifying criteria:
- It's only used as a holiday home.
- It cannot be occupied all year because of licensing or planning regulations.
To show you qualify, we'll ask you for details about:
- your Council Tax account
- the property you live in
- the property you are claiming a discount for
- any relevant dates of occupation
How to apply
Download a holiday home discount application form (DOCX, 41KB)
You can also call 030 33 33 3005 to apply.
After you apply
It normally takes about 2 weeks to process an application, as long as you've given us all the information we need. Your account will be updated as soon as a decision is made.
If you do not qualify
If you do not qualify, we'll tell you why. You can ask for a review if you do not agree with our decision. We'll send you a letter which explains how to appeal. We usually assess appeals within 5 working days.