Purpose-built holiday home discount
You could get a 50% discount on your Council Tax if your property is a purpose-built holiday home.
How to qualify
You may qualify for a discount if your property meets both qualifying criteria:
- It's only used as a holiday home.
- It cannot be occupied all year because of licensing or planning regulations.
To show you qualify, we'll ask you for details about:
- your Council Tax account
- the property you live in
- the property you are claiming a discount for
- any relevant dates of occupation
How to apply
Download a holiday home discount application form (DOCX, 41KB)
You can also call 030 33 33 3005 to apply.
After you apply
It normally takes about 6 weeks to process an application, as long as you've given us all the information we need. Your account will be updated as soon as a decision is made.
If you do not qualify
If you do not qualify, we'll tell you why. You can ask for a review if you do not agree with our decision. We'll send you a letter which explains how to appeal. We usually assess appeals within 5 working days.