Which services, or lack of, prevents the onset of council tax. I believe if a dwelling doesn't have potable water then council tax is not applied. Does the same go for electricity. I am starting digging out this week so I know this problem lies a long way ahead in the future but I would like to get my water supply sorted out as I know this can be quite long winded. I already have mains gas from the road to my cabinet, no meter installed so not usable at the moment, and I have mains electric