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Family annexe Council Tax discount

You normally have to pay the full Council Tax for an annexe, but can get a discount or exemption if it is used by members of your family.

A 50% discount would apply if the annexe is used by the occupier of the main building or a member of his/her family. Please Contact Council tax for more information.

Change in circumstances

Failure to notify us that a discount should not have been granted or that it is no longer applicable could lead to financial penalties being applied to the liable person concerned in addition to the disregard being revoked. See our Tell us you've moved house or had a change in circumstances page for more information

Contact Council tax

Email counciltax@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 26 4000

Family annexe Council Tax discount

Change in circumstances

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