Properties unsuitable for living in

The exemption will apply to uninhabitable properties for a maximum period of 12 months. The property must be undergoing or in need of major repair work to make it habitable or in need of or undergoing structural alteration.  A Visiting Officer may inspect the property before the exemption can be awarded.

After this exemption ends a council tax premium may apply.  

Apply to have an uninhabitable property exempted from Council Tax here Uninhabitable properties (eg: house / flat renovations or barn / farm conversions)

If a property is unfurnished, then it may be exempted from Council Tax for up to 6 months.

After this exemption ends the property will be liable for the full council tax charge. If the property remains unoccupied and unfurnished for a continuous period of one year a council tax premium may apply.

Apply to have an unfurnished property exempted from Council Tax here Claiming an Exemption

If your property is flood damaged or unsafe, it may be discounted from Council Tax. This is through a special 'Section 13a' scheme set up by Powys County Council where the following situations are considered:

1. A property suffering fire damage
2. A flooded property including storm damage
3. A property made unsafe because of a gas leak, oil leak, or subsidence.

Find out more about this scheme and how to apply Locally Defined Discounts (Section 13A) Framework