Exemptions from council tax are divided into two types, empty properties and occupied homes.

Empty properties

B - Empty property owned by a charity, time limit for exemption (6 months).

D - Property left empty by someone in prison.

E - Property left empty by someone in a care home or hospital.

F - Property left empty by someone who has died, time limit for exemption (6 months).

G - Occupation of the property prohibited by law.

H - Property where a minister of religion is going to live.

I - Property left empty by someone who is being looked after elsewhere.

J - Property left empty by someone who is away caring for another person, such as an elderly relative.

K - Property left empty by a student who is studying away from home.

L - Property that has been repossessed.

Q - Property left empty by someone who has been made bankrupt.

R - Empty caravan pitch or houseboat mooring.

T - Annexe - Restricted letting.

Occupied homes

M - Halls of residence occupied by students.

N - Property occupied only by students.

O - Homes for members of the armed forces, such as barracks and married quarters.

P - Property occupied by members of overseas armed forces.

S - Property occupied only by those under 18 years old.

U - Property occupied by a severely mentally impaired person.

V - Property occupied by a diplomat.

W - Annexe occupied by a relative who is over 65 years old or who is disabled.