Council tax exemptions
There are some circumstances where you don't have to pay council tax - these are known as exemptions. The following information is intended as a guide only, and all exemptions are subject to qualifying criteria and verification.
- Exemption class
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Class B
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
It's owned by a charity (up to six month from when property is unoccupied)
- Exemption class
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Class D
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Previous resident being in prison
- Exemption class
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Class E
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Previous resident having gone to live in a care home
- Exemption class
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Class F
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Council tax payer deceased (up to six months after probate)
- Exemption class
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Class G
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Occupation prohibited by law
- Exemption class
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Class H
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Dwelling held for a minister of religion
- Exemption class
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Class I
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Person living elsewhere to receive personal care
- Exemption class
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Class J
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
- Exemption class
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Class K
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Dwelling left empty by a full time student
- Exemption class
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Class L
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
Mortgagee in possession
- Exemption class
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Class Q
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
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Property left empty by bankrupt person
- Exemption class
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Class R
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
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Unoccupied caravan pitch or boat mooring
- Exemption class
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Class T
- Exemptions where property is unoccupied
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Unoccupied annexe to occupied building
- Exemption class
Class M
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
Students hall of residence
- Exemption class
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Class N
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
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Dwellings occupied only by students, school or college leavers or certain spouses of dependent students
- Exemption class
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Class O
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
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UK armed forces accommodation
- Exemption class
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Class P
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
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Visiting forces accommodation
- Exemption class
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Class S
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
Occupied only by person under 18
- Exemption class
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Class U
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
Occupied only by severely mentally impaired persons
- Exemption class
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Class V
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
Main residence of a person with diplomatic privilege or immunity
- Exemption class
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Class W
- Exemptions where property is occupied where special conditions apply
Occupied annexe to an occupied property
Apply for an exemption
In order to receive an exemption, you must make a claim, which is subject to verification by Shropshire Council.
If you believe you may be entitled to one of these exemptions, or have any other queries, please contact us.