Class V exemption (occupied by diplomats)

Record details

Exemption
Class V exemption (occupied by diplomats)
Details of exemption

A dwelling is exempt from Council Tax under this class if at least one person, whose name appears on the Council Tax bill, satisfies any of the following conditions:

  • a person on whom privileges and immunities are conferred by the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964
  • a person on whom privileges and immunities are conferred under the Commonwealth Secretarial Act 1966
  • a person on whom privileges and immunities are conferred by the Consular Relations Act 1968
  • a class of person mentioned in relation to any organisation specified in an Order in Council made under the International Organisations Act 1968
  • a person on whom privileges and immunities are conferred by the Commonwealth Countries and Republic of Ireland (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1985
  • the head of any office established under the Hong Kong Economic Trade Act 1966

As long as:

  • The person is not a British citizen or British subject or a permanent resident of the United Kingdom
    and
  • There is no other dwelling in the UK, which is the main residence of that person

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@uat.northampton.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Q. I am a British citizen working as a diplomat abroad; do I qualify?

A. Unfortunately not. To qualify for exemption you must not be a British citizen. The exemption is aimed at non British citizens who are diplomats for their own country within the United Kingdom.  

 

Date last reviewed: 28/03/2018