Exemptions for lived in properties

Some properties are exempt from paying Council Tax.

In some cases, the property is only exempt for a certain amount of time, and you may have to pay a charge when the exemption runs out.

Time limits start when the circumstances for exemption first apply and don't restart until the property changes hands.

How to apply

Complete our online application form.

You must continue to pay your current Council Tax bill while you're waiting for a decision on your application - if you're unable to pay, please contact us as soon as you can: localtaxation@rutland.gov.uk

Webform - Lived-in property exemption

Which class of exemption do you think you may be eligible for?

M/N - Occupied entirely by students

O - Armed forces barracks and married quarters

P - At least on liable person is a member of a visiting force

S - All residents are aged under 18

U - All residents are severely mentally impaired

V - At least one liable person is a foreign diplomat

W - An annexe to a family home that's occupied by the family's elderly or disabled relative

There's a separate application to claim an exemption for a property occupied by only severely mentally impaired people (Class U). Please give details of why you believe you qualify;

Property address:

Address

Address 2

City/Town/Village

County

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Applicant's name:

Title

First

Last

Telephone number:

Email address:

Confirm your email:

Please add any supporting documents for your claim:

One file only.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Please add any supporting images to support your claim:

One file only.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.

I declare that the information provided is correct. If an exemption is granted, I will inform you within 21 days of any change to my circumstances:

Yes

Date:

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