Council tax and airbnb

scotdevlin

But would you still not qualify as you let the property out for less than 90 days per year?
I am asking because I am in the same situation.
I will likely let for less than 90 days per year.
any advice from anyone on my situation is appreciated

davidmcn

scotdevlin wrote: »

But would you still not qualify as you let the property out for less than 90 days per year?

No - see the answers above. Nobody with an AirBnB is messing around with different council tax statuses between lets (and moving all the furniture in and out).

00ec25

Deleted_User wrote: »

Found this:

https://www.thesapodcast.com/18-business-rates/

Generally, Business Rates will be lower than Council Tax and in most AirBnB businesses are zero! This is because "small business rates relief" is usually allowable if you qualify as an FHL (Furnished Holiday Let). If the relief applies and the "Rateable Value" is less than £15,000, the business is "zero rated". Most AirBnB properties have a Rateable Value far less than this. For example, a flat in central Manchester with accommodation for 6 is only £3000 and so Business Rates will be zero. The same flat in central London will probably exceed the threshold, but even then, there is tapered relief between £18,000 and £15000 from 0-100%. My 3 bed, 6 person cottage in Anglesey is £2125 and it is zero rated. I pay no Council Tax and no Business Rates.

If the business does not qualify for small business relief, then the Rateable Value is multiplied by 49.3p to calculate the amount due per annum. If it does qualify as a small business and the RV is above £15000, the rate is 48p (2018-19).

To get your Rateable Value, you have to apply to the Valuation Office Agency

you should have put the emphasis on it meeting the test of being FHL before worrying about whether CT or BR apply


just because you get money thru Airbnb does not automatically make it an FHL

CIS

If your letting your property for less than 6 months then its generally classed as a short term let, Landlord would be responsible for utilities and council tax. You wont expect a tenant to sign up to agreements with TV, water, waste, gas, electric, council tax for a let of less than 6 months.

For clarification - That's correct from the simple point of council tax liability where a person is not resident in the property - if the person is resident, even if it was just for one day, then they can fall liable for that day.