Discount codes
If you get a Council Tax discount or exemption you may see one of the codes listed below on your bill.
- Prescribed Class A Discount: a 10% discount for unoccupied and furnished properties where there is a planning restriction preventing occupancy for at least 28 days per year
- Prescribed Class B Discount: there is no discount for unoccupied and furnished properties with no planning restriction
- Prescribed Class C Discount: there is no discount for unoccupied and unfurnished properties
- Prescribed Class D Discount: there is no discount for properties in need of or undergoing major repair works or structural alteration although they will be exempt from paying a premium (see below) for up to 12 months
- Premium 100% (Empty 1 to 5 years): an additional 100% charge for unoccupied and unfurnished properties that have been empty for between 1 and 5 years
- Premium 200% (Empty 5 to 10 years): an additional 200% charge for unoccupied and unfurnished properties that have been empty for between 5 and 10 years
- Premium 300% (Empty 10+ years): an additional 300% charge for unoccupied and unfurnished properties that have been empty for 10 years or more.