Council Tax discounts and exemptions
Below is a list of all the available discounts and exemptions. If you apply for one of them you must continue to pay your current bill until the decision for your application is confirmed.
Discounts and exemptions for occupied properties
Discounts and exemptions are available for occupants who are:
- sole adult occupiers (single person discount)
- students / student nurses
- people with physical disabilities (disabled band reduction)
- severely mentally impaired (e.g. Alzheimer's)
- a dependant living in an annex
- care workers or carers
- care leavers
- diplomats and visiting forces
- members of a religious community
- parents in receipt of child benefit
- school or college leavers
- sponsored under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme
- youth trainees or apprentices
- all occupants are under 18
- 18/19 year olds in full-time education
Discounts and exemptions for unoccupied properties
Discounts and exemptions are available if a property is unoccupied because the former occupant is:
- in a nursing or care home
- deceased
- imprisoned or detained
- providing care elsewhere
- studying elsewhere
- UK service personnel in service accommodation or overseas
Exemptions are also available for empty property that is:
- being held empty for a religious minister
- an annex
- prohibited from occupation by law
- repossessed
- owned by a charity
In most other circumstances the full council tax bill must be paid. Long term empty properties may be charged an Empty Property Premium.
Households on low incomes or benefits
If you are on a low income or receive benefits you may qualify for Council Tax Support.
If you are experiencing severe financial difficulties you can apply for the Council Tax Reduction Fund.