Flood alert
Warrington is currently affected by flooding in many parts of the borough.
The latest advice, guidance and information can be found on our Flood Alert – January 2021 page, which is being regularly updated.
National lockdown: please stay at home
Warrington is subject to the current national lockdown restrictions - please stay at home. For more more information about what this means, visit our coronavirus web pages.
For properties which are empty and unfurnished, a 100% discount on council tax will be given for a maximum of 1 month (the discount will start from the date the property becomes unoccupied and substantially unfurnished).
No discount will be given if the property remains empty and unfurnished after 1 month (unless the property has been granted a discount as it is undergoing major repair work).
"Substantially unfurnished” is not defined in council tax legislation. A property which is substantially unfurnished is unlikely to be occupied or be capable of occupation. A property which is capable of occupation can reasonably be expected to contain some, if not all, items from both of the following categories: furniture such as bed, chairs, table, wardrobe or sofa. The quantity of furniture present in the dwelling in relation to its size will also be a determining factor.
Empty and unfurnished properties
If you buy or rent a property that is already empty and unfurnished, then the previous owner or landlord will already have been granted a discount so you may be liable to pay 100% of the council tax.
Applying for unoccupied property Council tax discount
Please complete this form and return to:
Benefits & Exchequer Services, PO Box 5, New Town House, Buttermarket Street, Warrington WA1 2NH.
If you have any difficulties in completing this form, or have any questions, contact us on 01925 443210 phone lines are open from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, charged at local rate. You can also visit Contact Warrington from: 8.45am to 5pm Monday to Friday