Council tax single occupancy question

steve866

Hi,

I am potentially moving abroad for the majority of the year for work. I will still be paid in the UK and be a UK resident. My partner will be in the house alone. I am not sure how often I will return to the UK (it could be as little as a couple of weeks a year, or as month as a few months).

Would my partner be eligible for the single persons council tax discount? Or is this not applicable as it would technically still be my UK address?

Thanks 

CIS

Would my partner be eligible for the single persons council tax discount? Or is this not applicable as it would technically still be my UK address?

You'd still be resident for council tax purposes.

km1500

https://www.lgfa92.co.uk/council-tax-occupancy-sole-main-residence/

mj187

I work for a local authority. Unfortunately, because you haven't technically moved out & will return your partner would not be eligible for a single occupancy discount.

jj_43

I would ensure i am technically moved out as well as clearly moved out.

elsien

jj_43 said:

I would ensure i am technically moved out as well as clearly moved out.

And how would you be doing that if it’s still your address and you’re still staying there at intervals? 

marcia_

jj_43 said:

I would ensure i am technically moved out as well as clearly moved out.

 So you propose to remove every single item you own from property? 

Remove yourself from all bills and change your driving license, bank account, credit cards etc to another address?

 And never stay in the property again?