Council Tax and Housing Benefits

Council Tax

As the owner/landlord of a property you will want to make sure you understand your responsibilities for council tax.

Read the following information on who should pay council tax for a property, what surcharges are added when a property is left empty and what if any exemptions and 
discounts apply.

Landlord responsibility for council tax

Council tax and surcharges on empty properties

Council tax exemptions on empty properties

Tell us if a tenant has moved house