I live in a designated unfinished estate so don't have to pay the charge (this year).
From the household charge website FAQ:
I'd like to know what people think and do you know what the official line is.
I'm sending an email to the household charge people to see what the official line is but given their current track record I don't expect a quick reply.
From the household charge website FAQ:
andPersons claiming entitlement to a waiver must complete the household charge registration form.
What happens if I don't register? All of the penalties are on the outstanding amount. Does that mean I'll be paying 10% of €0, etc. as a late fee?(1) LATE PAYMENT FEES
The late payment fee to apply in the case of a Household Charge paid:
- not later than 6 months after the due date, is 10% of the amount outstanding;
- later than 6 months and not later than 12 months after the due date, is 20 % of the amount outstanding; or
- later than 12 months after the due date, is 30 % of the amount outstanding.
I'd like to know what people think and do you know what the official line is.
I'm sending an email to the household charge people to see what the official line is but given their current track record I don't expect a quick reply.