If you have a furnished property that is not your only or main home, you must pay full council tax.
A second home is a property where the owner lives elsewhere and the property in Rushmoor is occupied from time to time or not occupied at all.
If you have a second home, you must pay 100% of the council tax on it.
Exceptions
Tied accommodation
If, under your terms and conditions of employment, you are contractually bound to live in a particular property provided by your employer, the discount is 50%. Examples may include:
- Publicans
- Resident caretakers
- Ministers of religion
Some Ministry of Defence personnel
For Ministry of Defence personnel who own a property in the area, but are living in service accommodation, the discount is 50%.
The rules about what is, or is not, a second home can be complicated. If you would like to check if you qualify for this discount, please contact us using the details below.
Please read our Council Tax Empty Homes Policy for more information.
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