You may not have to pay council tax if the property has been repossessed or is with a bankruptcy trustee.

Repossessed

To get a reduced bill the property must be:

• unoccupied
• repossessed by the mortgagee

We will need to see a document from the mortgagee confirming this.

  Tell us a property has been repossessed by a mortgagee

Bankruptcy

To get a reduced bill the property must be:

• unoccupied
• the responsibility of the bankrupts trustees

We will need to see the documents from the official receiver confirming this.

  Tell us a property is empty as someone has become bankrupt

What happens next

After applying you must still pay the amount on your council tax bill until you hear from us.

If you have a query concerning a case, please email dro@torbay.gov.uk.