Class I exemption (left empty by a person receiving care)

Record details

Exemption
Class I exemption (left empty by a person receiving care)
Details of exemption

A property is exempt from paying council if it is empty because the person whose name appears on the Council Tax bill had to leave the property permanently to live elsewhere to receive care.

The person whom is being cared for must require care for one of the following reasons:

  • Old age
  • Disablement
  • Illness
  • Past or present alcohol or drug dependence
  • Past or present mental disorder.

You must have left the property to receive care elsewhere, and you cannot have moved anywhere else in between leaving the property and moving to receive that care.

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

You need to tell us:

  • when you moved,
  • the address you moved to,
  • whom is caring for you,
  • why you require care,
  • you must confirm whether the move is permanent.

Evidence

To enable the council to verify entitlement to this reduction you must provide evidence that the applicant has moved to receive care due to one of the detailed reasons. This evidence may include (but is not limited to):

  • Proof that the carer where the applicant is now residing is in receipt of Carer's Allowance for the applicant,
  • Evidence that the applicant is in receipt of the Care Component of Disability Living Allowance,
  • A signed declaration from the applicant's medical practitioner, confirming that the applicant requires care which can better be provided at their new address

You will be asked to provide electronic copies (i.e. scanned or digital copies if you have them) as part of the application process.

If you need help

If you would like any assistance making a claim for the exemption, or clarification of any points, please e-mail revenueservices@northampton.gov.uk.

The council reviews this exemption periodically during the year to ensure our records are up to date; however, you are legally obliged to tell the council within 21 days of any changes that may affect the reduction (e.g. someone moves in, or you sell the property).

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is there a time limit for how long this exemption lasts?

A. No, as long as the property is empty and you are still being cared for, the exemption will continue to apply. 

Q. Does the property have to be unfurnished to qualify?

A. No. The property can be furnished or unfurnished.

Q. I am moving out temporarily to be looked after by a relative whilst I am are recovering from an illness. Do I qualify?

A. Unfortunately not, to qualify for the exemption the move must be permanent. You must have left the property to receive permanent care, and have no intention to return.

This is a general guide to Council Tax and is not a substitute for the relevant statutes and regulations.

 

Date last reviewed: 28/03/2018