Properties held for ministers of religion

If a property is used by a minister of religion to carry out the duties of their office and it is unoccupied, it is exempt from council tax. This means you don't have to pay council tax for the property.

You need to have a MyGuildford account to apply for this exemption online. If you do not have a MyGuildford account you can set one up.

Register or sign into your MyGuildford account (opens new window)

If you have not yet registered to access your council tax account online, there are more steps. You can then link your online council tax account to your MyGuildford.

To complete this step, you will need the following information:

• your council tax reference number - found on your latest bill
• your name exactly as it appears on your council tax bill
• your postcode
• if you have applied for Local Council Tax Support or have been named on a council tax support application, you will also need to provide your national insurance number. This provides an additional level of security

Once you have linked your account, go to the 'account summary' screen. You will see a list of 'quick links' on the right-hand side. You should select the 'apply for or cancel an exemption' link.

You need to supply the following information:

• the date the property became unoccupied
• a letter from the diocese or relevant body that confirms status of the property

If someone moves into the property, you will no longer qualify for the exemption.

You can tell us about any changes online if you have a MyGuildford account. If you do not have a MyGuildford account you can set one up.

Register or sign into your MyGuildford account (opens new window)

If you have not yet registered to access your council tax account online, there are more steps. You can then link your online council tax account to your MyGuildford.

To complete this step, you will need the following information:

• your council tax reference number - found on your latest bill
• your postcode
• if you have applied for Local Council Tax Support or have been named on a council tax support application, you will also need to provide your national insurance number. This provides an additional level of security

Once you have linked your account, go to the 'account summary' screen. You will see a list of 'quick links' on the right-hand side.

You can use the 'apply for or cancel an exemption' form to tell us about the change.

If there is a change to your exemption, we will send you a new bill.