Class D exemption (unoccupied because former resident in prison or detained under the Mental Health Act)
Record details
- Exemption
- Class D exemption (unoccupied because former resident in prison or detained under the Mental Health Act)
- Details of exemption
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If the dwelling is left empty, providing it was previously your sole or main residence (i.e. your home), it will usually be exempt.
An exemption will apply if you are:
- Detained in prison or hospital by order of a court
- Detained under the Deportation Provisions of Immigration Act 1971
- Detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Imprisoned, detained or in custody for more than 48 hours under the Army Act 1955, the Air Force Act 1955 or the Naval Discipline Act 1957.
A person who is in police custody before his/her first court appearance or someone who is detained for non-payment of Council Tax or a fine will not qualify for an exemption.
How to apply
We are in the process of improving our online services and currently do not offer an online facility to claim this exemption. We apologise for any inconvenience.
To apply for the exemption please e-mail revenueservices@northampton.gov.uk with the name of the person applying for the exemption, the name and address of the establishment held and the prisoner reference number (if applicable and known).
The council will contact the prison or detention centre to confirm the details before the exemption can be awarded; it is therefore useful if you can provide us with an official prisoner reference number, to enable us to promptly verify the reduction.
Date Last Reviewed: 28/03/2018