Earlier this year I moved in with my Dad and became his carer. He has recently been awarded Attendance Allowance at the higher rate and I am in the process of applying for Carer's Allowance.
I recently applied for a Council Tax (Class J) exemption for my own home, which is unoccupied because of my carer responsibilities. Hopefully the council will approve and backdate my exemption.
I am wondering how long the Council will allow the exemption to run. I have read that CT exemptions are usually allowed to run for 2 years, after which the Council may start charging again - often at a higher (punitive) rate. I appreciate 2 years is a long time, but I like to be prepared. I would like to return to live in my own home eventually and I don't wish to sell or let it. Does anyone here have experience of obtaining a carer's Council Tax exemption for their home - and it lasting beyond 2 years? Thanks.
I recently applied for a Council Tax (Class J) exemption for my own home, which is unoccupied because of my carer responsibilities. Hopefully the council will approve and backdate my exemption.
I am wondering how long the Council will allow the exemption to run. I have read that CT exemptions are usually allowed to run for 2 years, after which the Council may start charging again - often at a higher (punitive) rate. I appreciate 2 years is a long time, but I like to be prepared. I would like to return to live in my own home eventually and I don't wish to sell or let it. Does anyone here have experience of obtaining a carer's Council Tax exemption for their home - and it lasting beyond 2 years? Thanks.
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