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Armed forces housing

Council Tax and armed forces housing

Properties owned by the Secretary of State for Defence held for the purposes of UK armed forces housing are exempt from Council Tax. 

This can include barracks and housing on military bases as well as married quarters and any other property, wherever located and can be occupied or empty.

The Secretary of State for Defence makes a contribution towards the Council Tax through a special arrangement.

If you think this exemption may apply to you, please contact us.

Contact Council Tax

Email: council.tax@dover.gov.uk 

Phone: 01304 872199