Council tax when someone dies
Bank account changes
We've recently changed our bank account for paying by bank transfer - we've sent out a letter to residents impacted in the Corby area (new account number 13629015 and sort code 20-17-68)
Unoccupied properties
If the property is unoccupied due to the resident passing away, a Class F exemption may be applied.
This could mean no council tax needs to be paid until grant of probate or letters of administration have been issued.
Once issued, the exemption lasts for another 6 months. After that, a 100% council tax charge applies if the property remains unfurnished.
This applies to other properties the deceased owned too - so long as the property was empty when they died and the liability for council tax was solely on them.
The exemption ends if:
- the property is occupied by someone
- it is rented by someone
- the property is sold
- someone inherits or is gifted the property
- the property hasn't been disposed of six months after the date of grant of probate or letters of administration
Report
You can tell us someone has died online. Once you submit this form, we will also let our Electoral team know so the electoral register can be updated.
If you confirm they rented a council property, we'll automatically advise our Housing team so they can reach out to you.
Last updated 27 December 2024