Prior to 1st April 2004 properties that were no-one's sole or main residence were entitled to a 50% discount.

From 1st April 2004 local Councils are allowed by new legislation passed by the government in November 2003 to vary the discount given to such properties. The types of properties fall into 2 categories.

A property that is furnished but is no one's main home. This would include second homes, holiday homes and properties left empty between tenancies.

Waveney District Council has decided that properties that fit this category will receive a 10% discount. There are exceptions to this category that include mobile home pitches, boat moorings and some types of employment related accommodation. The exceptions will continue to receive a 50% discount.

Properties which are unoccupied and unfurnished. Waveney District Council has decided that properties that fit this category will receive no discount. The properties this affects are most likely to have been subject to an exemption prior to the full charge being made.


For further information please use the contact details below:

E-Mail council.tax@waveney.gov.uk
Telephone 01502 523435
Fax 01502 523310
Letter Waveney District Council (Local Tax), PO Box 96, Lowestoft, NR32 1HW

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