Duration of Discount or Premium
Any local discount or premium will be awarded for a period as shown in Appendix 1.
We may consider granting an exception and waiving the council tax premium where there is genuine evidence that the property is:
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being actively marketed for sale or let (time limited up to 6 months)
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undergoing major repairs (time limited up to 6 months)
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undergoing probate (time limited to up to 12 months)
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a second home such as boat moorings and job-related home
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an annexe which is a second home and forms part of, or being treated as part of, the main dwelling
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subject to legal, technical, or complex planning issues
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a seasonal home where year-round or permanent occupation is prohibited or has been specified for use as holiday accommodation or prevents occupancy as a person's sole or main residence
The council's Discretionary Reductions Policy will also be considered in cases where there is exceptional hardship because of the council tax premium.