Council tax discounts, exemptions and reductions

If only one person, aged 18 or over lives in your property, you will be eligible for a single person discount of 25%. 

If you are full time student you will be exempt from paying coucil tax. If you are living with a full time student, you may be eleibile for a discount.

If you are a care leaver under the age of 25 you may be exempt or have a reduction in the amount of Council Tax you pay.

If you or a person at your property is permanently disabled, you may be eligible to have your council tax bill reduced.

If you or a person at your property has a significant cognitive impairment, you can apply for a council tax exemption or discount.

If you are on a low income you could get Council Tax Reduction to help you with your council tax.

You may be entitled to a discount on your council tax bill if you live in job-related accommodation but are liable for council tax in another property.

There are a range of circumstances where a property will be exempt from Council Tax.

A discretionary relief policy has been approved by the Council to assist council tax payers who may be experiencing financial hardship or distress.