RHI application and stated date of occupation

[Thorfun]

I'm looking at making an RHI application for our ASHP and it has a question "in the last 12 months, tell us how long the property was occupied for". our M&E have recommended putting in a date of more than 6 months. I'm worried that that could be construed by HMRC of evidence of living in the property and that they could reject our VAT reclaim when it comes to it.

 

anyone know if HMRC looks at RHI applications and the stated time occupied on the form?

[JohnMo]

You never know, they may also look at council tax records and completion sign off.  Anything to trip you up.

[newhome]

5 hours ago, Thorfun said:

anyone know if HMRC looks at RHI applications and the stated time occupied on the form?

I very much doubt it but I think the ‘how long has it been occupied for in the last 12 months’ is really for existing dwellings rather than new self builds so not sure that you would need to lie anyway.