Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House, Abbey Close,
Abingdon, OX14 3JE
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Vale of White Horse District Council

Council Tax - second homes discount

Second homes

Under new powers introduced by the Local Government Act 2003, the Council decided to vary the discount amount from 50 per cent to a minimum of 10 per cent. This also applies to unoccupied but furnished properties. This means that the amount of Council Tax you pay is 90 per cent of the full Council Tax bill.

Exceptions to the second home 90 per cent charge are properties which are occupied as a condition of employment. The job-related discount for these properties remains at 50 per cent. To qualify for this discount you must provide evidence of the following:

• You are liable for Council Tax for another property (a copy of a recent Council Tax demand will suffice)
• The property for which you wish to claim the discount, has been provided for you by your employer
• Evidence that your contract of employment requires you to live in that property.         

If you think you qualify for a discount, or you would like further information, please contact the Council Tax Section - see the contact details on the right.