When a property had been occupied by a single person and that person dies, the property is exempt from Council Tax payment for as long as it remains unoccupied, and until probate is granted.
If the property is unoccupied
If the person who died was the only owner of the property, no Council Tax is payable from the date of death until 6 months after the grant of probate or letters of administration.
If the property is occupied
The person still living at the property takes over responsibility for the Council Tax. If that person is living on their own, a single person discount is available.
Refunds
Executors should email us with proof of probate (or letters of administration) and details of the bank account to be refunded.
If you do not need probate and are claiming a refund as a beneficiary, you will need to provide:
- the death certificate
- the will
- proof of your identity
- details of the bank account to be refunded
For executors of Bournemouth residents, email counciltax.bournemouth@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
For executors of Christchurch or Poole residents, email revenuesandbenefits@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
How to apply
To apply for an exemption, please complete our form. You will need to know your Council Tax account number.
For Bournemouth residents:
For Christchurch residents:
For Poole residents:
Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.