Below is a list of all the available discounts and exemptions. When you make an application for a discount or exemption you must continue to pay your current bill until you receive a decision about your application.
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
- diplomats and visiting forces
- members of a religious community
- parents in receipt of child benefit
- school or college leavers
- 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
Full council tax must generally be paid in all other circumstances. 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 benefits you can also find out if you can qualify for council tax support.