Other empty property exemptions
An indefinite empty property exemption may be awarded to unoccupied properties in the following circumstances:
- the ratepayer is a charity and it appears that when next in use the property will be occupied by a charity and used for wholly or mainly charitable purposes
- the ratepayer is a registered Community Amateur Sports Club and it appears that when next in use the property will be occupied by a registered club and will be wholly or mainly used for the purposes of the club
- occupation is prohibited by the Local Authority or the Government
- the ratepayer is insolvent and is either bankrupt or subject to a winding-up order
- the ratepayer is entitled to possession only as a liquidator or administrator, a trustee under a deed of arrangement or as the personal representative of a deceased person
Apply
You can apply for exemptions through MySouthend.
Please make sure you:
- provide your contact details as we made need to contact you for further information
- continue making payments for your business rates as per your current bill until you receive an updated one