Council tax - discount

You may be able to receive a discount on your council tax in certain circumstances.

If you are the only adult that has your main residence in a property you are entitled to a 25% discount. Please download the form, complete it and then return to the council tax office.

You may also be able to receive a disregard discount. If a person resident in a dwelling falls into one of the following categories, and as a result less than two adults are to be taken into account a 25% discount is applicable.

If as a result of a resident being disregarded no occupiers are taken into account then a 50% discount may be applicable; or in certain situations a full exemption will apply.

If any occupiers of your property fall into any of the following categories then please contact the council tax section for details of how to apply, or download a form if applicable;

Youth training trainee

If you are under 25 and receiving training under the youth training scheme.

Paid carer

Certain paid carers who look after an elderly person or a person with a disability for more than 24 hours/week and are not paid more than £44/week.

Resident of hostel or night shelter

If you are resident in accommodation provided for the homeless.

Member of international headquarters and defence organisations

If you are a member of international headquarters or a defence organisation; dependents of any such member are also disregarded.

Member of a religious community 

If you are a member of a religious community and the principal occupation is prayer, contemplation, education and the relief of suffering of others. You must also have no personal income or capital (excluding pensions).

Member of a visiting force

If you have a relevant association with a visiting Force, (within the meaning of the Visiting Forces Act 1952); a dependant of a member may also be disregarded.

Non-British spouse of a student

If you are the spouse or civil partner or dependant of a full time student; not a British citizen and prevented by the terms of your visa from taking paid employment.

Persons with diplomatic privilege or immunity

If you are a non-British citizen and have privileges and immunities under certain acts.

Foreign language assistant

If you are a foreign language assistant and are registered with the Central Bureau for educational visits and exchanges and appointed at an educational establishment.