Council Tax - Report a change

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What do you want to report? *

New correspondence address

House name/number:

Postcode:

Address: *
You can enter the house name/number and postcode above to populate this field.

Name of the new landlord: *

Address of the new landlord

House name/number:

Postcode:

Address: *
You can enter the house name/number and postcode above to populate this field.

Date of the change: *

For an exemption to be considered (they are not given automatically) you must read the guidance and details of the requirements for the type of exemption you wish to apply for before completing this form - Exemptions - Guidance and Requirements

This application can only be made if the exemption applies to all previous occupants of the property

An application for exemption from Council Tax can only be made if the property is empty.

Please confirm all occupants are severely mentally impaired

Name of the qualifying person: *

Reason for qualification: *

A form must be completed for each person living in the property.

You will to send a copy of a Benefit Agency letter which gives the first date of entitlement for each of the qualifying people named above. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

You will also need to get a Declaration form completed by your doctor to support this application - SMI Doctor Declaration

Unoccupied and unfurnished property: The exemption period has been reduced from six months to one month from 1 April 2013.

Please confirm the property is unfurnished

When did the property become unoccupied? *

When did the property become empty? *

Why is the property unoccupied: *

Is the property unfit to live in? *

Please provide details of the Authority preventing occupation of the property

Name: *

Address: *

You will need to proof as to why the property is prohibited by law. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

When did the property become empty? *

Did the owner live in the property? *

Please provide the following details about the person in detention

Full name: *

Date of birth: *

Prison number (if known/applicable):

Name and address of the place of detention: *

Expected release date: *

Date taken into custody: *

If you are not the person in detention, please give your relationship to the person in detention: *

When did the pitch or mooring become empty? *

Please confirm the property is:

Being held for occupation by a minister of religion as a property to perform his/her duties

When did the property become empty? *

You will need to provide an official letter confirming that the property is being held for occupation by a minister of religion as a property to perform his/her duties. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Please confirm the property is:

The responsibility of a Bankrupt's Trustee

When did the property become empty? *

Name of the owner who is bankrupt: *

Name of the Trustee: *

Address of the Trustee: *

Who is completing this application? *

When did the property become empty? *

When was the property last occupied for the purposes of the charitable organisation? *

Name of the charitable organisation: *

Address of the charitable organisation: *

Telephone number of the charitable organisation: *

Is the organisation a registered charity? *

If the charity is not registered or is exempted from registration, please send any documents setting out the purpose of the charitable to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR or upload them using the option at the end of this form.

Please select the reason for application: *

The annex is lived in by a relative who is 65 years or older
The annex is lived in by a relative who has severe mental problems
The annex is lived in by a relative who has substantial or permanent disability

Please select All occupants are severely mentally impaired from the options at the top of this form

You will need to provide a proof Attendance Allowance or Disability Allowance to support your application. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

You will need to provide a birth certificate or similar document showimg proof of age to support your application. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Please confirm the Annex:

Forms part of a larger domestic property

Is separately banded for Council Tax

The property is:

Lived in entirely by students, partners/dependants* or school leavers

Please read the following guidelines concerning dependants and partners Student's Dependants and Partners Guidance

Details of the applicant

Full name: *

University/College Name: *

University/College Address: *

Course name: *

Course start date: *

Course end date: *

You will need to complete a separate application for each student in the property and provide a Student Exemption Certificate to support your application. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Please confirm:

All occupants of the property are aged under 18

Please note you cannot apply for this exemption if anyone is living in the property aged 18 or over

Number of occupants: *

Please confirm the property is:

The bank/building society/mortgagee is in possession of the property

When did the property become empty? *

Has the mortgagee obtained formal repossession of the property? *

Name of the bank/building society: *

Address of the bank/building society: *

You will need to provide an official letter confirming that the property has been repossessed. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

When did the property become empty? *

The owner living elsewhere because of studies

What date did they move out? *

Full name: *

Date of birth: *

Name of university/college: *

Address of university/college: *

Date course started: *

Date course due to end: *

You will need to provide a student certificate confirming the conditions. You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

When did the tenant/owner die? *

Has the property been unoccupied since the date of the death?

Please confirm the following the Annex:

Forms part of a larger domestic property

Cannot be let separately from the main property without breach of planning control?

Is separately banded for Council Tax

When did the property become empty? *

Please confirm:

The owner/tenant is living in hospital or a care home

The owner/tenant previously lived in the property before moving into hospital or a care home

When did the property become empty? *

Please give details of the person who is hospital or a care home

Full name: *

Name and address of the hospital or care home: *

Date they entered the hospital or care home: *

Please give details of the second person who is hospital or a care home

Full name: *

Name and address of the hospital or care home: *

Date they entered the hospital or care home: *

Please select if they are giving or receiving care: *

When did the property become empty? *

Full name of the person: *

Please enter the address the first person is now living at:

You will need to provide the following to support your application:

Proof that the change of residence is permanent eg the property is up for sale or the tenancy has ended
Proof that the carer has been granted a carer's discount in the relevant authority or proof that the person being cared for is receiving one of the following:
- Higher rate Attendance Allowance
- Higher rate care component of Disability Living Allowance
- An increase in Constant Attendance Allowance under the industrial injuries or war pension scheme
- The highest rate of Constant Attendance Allowance payable on top of full-rate Disability Benefit paid in respect of an industrial injury.
You can upload your documents at the end of this form or arrange for this to be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Uninhabitable property: The 12 month exemption period has been abolished. Property deemed to be uninhabitable will pay the full charge from 1 April 2013.

Second homes and holiday homes: The 10% discount has been abolished. These properties will pay the full charge from 1 April 2013.

Name:

Do all the people aged 18 or over who normally live in the property meet the conditions set out in the visiting forces guidelines below? *

Visiting Forces Guidance

This type of application requires all occupants of the property over the age of 18 to meet the conditions set out in the visiting forces guidelines below.

Please provide details of the force to which the person named above belongs

Force name: *

Force address: *

Number of people aged 18 or over living at the property: *

Your contact details

Title: *

First name: *

Surname: *

House name/number:

Postcode: *

Phone number:

If we need to phone you our number will show as withheld.

Email address:

Please note that we may use your email address for future correspondence.

Please enter a valid email address or leave blank if you do not have an email address

Council Tax Account details

Council Tax account no:

Is the property address the same as your contact address? *

Address of the property: *

Documents

Do you want to upload a document? *

Please note, the maximum total size you can upload is 25Mb - uploading your documents may take a few minutes depending on your connection speed.

Please note, we reserve the right to request original documents in certain circumstances

Data Protection

The information you have provided on this form will be used to deal with your request by the relevant department. We may pass your details on to contracted third party service providers. We will store a copy of your completed request as a backup for 12 months.

If you would like to know more about how we use your information and how you can exercise your information rights please see our privacy notice.

I understand the following:

If I give information that is incorrect or incomplete, you may take action against me. That the information I have provided will be used to amend my Council Tax account
You may check some of the information with other sources as allowed by the law.
I have read, or had read to me, and understand the information on this form.

I know I must let the council know about any change in my circumstances which might affect my account.
I declare the information I have given on this form is correct and complete.

Changes you must tell us about- tell us straight away if:

any of your children become 18 years old
anyone moves into or out of your home (including lodgers and subtenants);
you move; or
anything you have told us about changes

If you phone to advise us of any changes, you may be asked to supply further details in writing.
You must make sure that you tell us about these changes. Don't rely on someone else to pass the message on.
Failure to provide this information within 21 days could lead to the issuing of a Penalty Notice for £70.00.

Please tick to confirm you accept these conditions.

Your update will be sent to the Council Tax team for processing

If you need to provide any documents to support your claim, these can be sent to Torbay Council, Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DR. Alternatively, you can bring these into any Connections Office. Please note, we will not be able to process your request without the documents requested. If a visit is required to your property, you will be contacted to arrange an appointment.

Please note, this is a very busy time of year so there will be a delay in processing your change - please refer to the following web page for current processing times using the following link Current processing times