Manchester City Council

Money off council tax for empty properties

You may be able to get some money off your council tax, or even an exemption, if your home is empty for one of these reasons.

Someone has died
You're in the armed forces and away on duty
It's empty due to repossession, receivership or bankruptcy
You're getting care or medical treatment elsewhere
You're a student living away
You're in prison
It's prohibited for anyone to live there
You've moved in with a carer
You've moved in with someone you care for
It's owned by a charitable institution
It's being kept for a religious minister
You've moved out
Council tax rules for other empty properties
 

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