Airbnb Hosts Are Saving an Average of £3,676 on Council Tax — Here’s How You Can Too

If you rent out your property as a short-term let or furnished holiday let, there’s a good chance you’re paying council tax when you don’t need to— and that mistake could be costing you thousands of pounds every year.

At Host Tax Back, we’ve helped property owners across the UK save an average of £3,676 by switching from Council Tax to Business Rates and claiming refunds of up to 3 years in overpaid council tax.

Why You Might Be Paying Too Much

Many short-term rental owners are still paying Council Tax on properties that actually qualify to be Business Rated.

If your property is available for short-term rentals (such as on Airbnb or Booking.com) and is furnished and let out for 140 days or more per year, it likely qualifies as a Furnished Holiday Let. That means it should fall under Business Rates, not Council Tax.

This isn’t just a simple administrative change — switching to Business Rates can mean substantial financial savings. Most qualifying hosts are also eligible for Small Business Rate Relief, which can reduce your Business Rates bill to £0.

Why Acting Now Matters

Some local councils have recently introduced double Council Tax charges for second homes and holiday lets.That means if your property is incorrectly registered under Council Tax rather than Business Rates, you could soon face a 100% premium on your bill — effectively doubling what you pay.

Switching to Business Rates now not only protects you from these rising costs but can also secure you a refund on overpaid tax and ensure you never pay Council Tax on that property again.

Why Host Tax Back?

While it’s technically possible to apply for Business Rates and Small Business Rate Relief yourself, the process is far from simple. It involves multiple steps — gathering supporting evidence, submitting detailed forms to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), chasing your local council for updates, and appealing if delays or disputes arise.

Without experience, many hosts find their applications stalled or rejected due to small technicalities or missing documentation. Even straightforward cases can take 12 to 24 months to process unless actively followed up and pushed through.

That’s where Host Tax Back comes in. We handle all the complexity for you — from confirming eligibility and liaising with the VOA to fast-tracking your case with the council. Our team monitors progress closely and pushes your claim forward at every stage to ensure it’s completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

At Host Tax Back, we take care of everything from start to finish. With our help, you can:

• Get an estimate for the rateable value of your property

• Switch your property to Business Rates

• Claim Small Business Rate Relief

• Get a Council Tax refund back to 2023

• Stop paying Council Tax altogether going forward

  
  

Our experts manage the entire process — from reviewing your property’s eligibility to dealing directly with your local council — ensuring you get every penny you’re entitled to without the hassle.

How It Works

We know most hosts are busy, so we’ve made the process as simple as possible.

1. Complete our quick online form at www.hosttaxback.co.uk — it takes less than four minutes.

2. Our specialists review your property to confirm eligibility for Business Rates.

3. We process your claim and handle all communication with your local council.

4. You receive your refund and start saving on future bills.

What Does It Cost?

Our service operates on a no win, no fee basis. You only pay 15% of the combined value of your refund amount and the first year’s Council Tax saving. If we don’t secure your refund — you pay nothing.

Start Saving Today

On average, we’ve helped our clients save £3,676 on their Council Tax bill. Many are also now paying nothing at all under Small Business Rate Relief.

If you’re running a short-term rental or Airbnb, you could be just a few clicks away from thousands back in your pocket — and no more Council Tax bills ever again.

Visit www.hosttaxback.co.uk today to find out if you qualify and start your claim.