Rushcliffe Borough Council

Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG

Telephone 0115 981 9911 and ask for Customer Services

Date of Issue:

Property Reference:

COUNCIL TAX APPLICATION FOR ANNEXE DISCOUNT

This form can be completed by the occupier of the main house, or the occupier of the annexe. Please read the guidance notes overleaf and if you feel you may qualify then complete this form and return to Freepost RTJY-BGGZ-EKZK, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG.

Please answer all the following questions and provide the information requested:-

Name:

Address of the main house:

Postcode:

Name of the principle occupier of the main house:

Address of the annexe:

Postcode:

Is the annexe used by the occupier of the main house as part

of the general living accommodation for the main house?	Yes	No

If yes please give details:

If no is the annexe used by a family member	Yes	No

If yes name of occupier(s):

Relationship to the occupier of main house:

Any other details:

Declaration

I can confirm the annexe forms part of the main house, I have answered the above questions to the best of my knowledge and belief and I will inform the Council if any of the circumstances change which may affect entitlement to this discount.

The Council may make enquiries as necessary to verify the information given, this could include a visit to the property.

Signed:	Date:

Telephone number:	Email address:

(Providing this contact information will assist in dealing with your application)

COUNCIL TAX ANNEXES OCCUPIED AS PART OF THE MAIN HOME OR BY A RELATIVE

GUIDANCE NOTES

Which homes can be discounted?

An annexe (or similar self-contained part of a home) which is occupied as part of the main home or is the main home of a relative of the council taxpayer of the main home.

Relative is defined within the regulations as:

Spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew or niece (including older generations of each e.g. great grandparent)

Additionally please note:

i) This includes relatives by marriage or civil partnership

ii) Two people living together as if they were married or in a civil partnership will be treated as though the couple were married or in a civil partnership and

iii) The stepchild of a person shall be treated as his/her child.

When does the discount start?

This discount is part of the national scheme and came into force on 1st April 2014. Discounts can be granted with effect from that date or the day we receive written notice that all the conditions are met if after 1st April 2014.

An earlier date (more than 30 days earlier but not before 1st April 2014) can be agreed once independent proof is supplied to confirm the conditions have been met and from when.

How much is and how long will the discount last?

The discount is 50% and lasts for as long as all the conditions are met.

What information do I need to support my claim?

Confirmation you are using the annexe as part of your home and from what date or details of the relatives relationship with you, their name and date of occupation. You must also advise any other address they live at and why you consider this annexe to be their main home.

IF YOU HAVE ANY ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS FORM, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE ON 0115 981 9911.