Discounts may be granted where the number of adults counted as using the property as their main residence is less than two.
When calculating how many people are resident certain people are not counted (disregarded). If all but one of the adults are disregarded the discount will be 25%. If all the residents are disregarded the discount will be 50%.
If you are the only adult (over 18 years) occupying the property you will qualify for a single person discount. This means a reduction of 25% in your Council Tax. The remaining 75% payable represents 50% charge for the property and 25% charge for the person occupying the property. To apply online, either visit our online services page or click on the following link:
2nd Home Discounts
Properties that are furnished but not occupied attract a local discount which can vary between authorities.
However, where a taxpayer leaves a property empty and furnished to live in another property for which they are also liable to Council Tax and which is provided by an employer and they are required to occupy it because of the nature of the job, a determination will be made as to the main residence of the taxpayer and a 50% discount will apply to the property that is deemed not to be the main residence.
Council Tax Disregards
People that will be disregarded when deciding how many adults live in a property include:
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Persons over 18 for whom Child Benefit is still being paid
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Certain school leavers under the age of 20 and who have finished a full-time course between 1 May and 31 October
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People with severe mental impairment who are in receipt of certain disability and attendance allowances
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Qualifying students
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Certain YTS trainees under the age of 25
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Student nurses
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Certain apprentices
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Long-term/permanent hospital patients
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Certain people resident in residential care homes, nursing homes or mental nursing home/hostel
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Most persons in prison
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Certain carers or care workers
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Residents of hostels and night shelters
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Members (& dependants) of international headquarters & defence organisations
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Members of religious communities
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Members & dependants of visiting forces
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Non British spouses of students
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Person with certain diplomatic immunity
If you think that you or someone who lives with you may fit the criteria and would like to apply for one of the above disregards, please visit our online services page or click on the following link:
For further details contact counciltax@angliarevenues.gov.uk
For more information and to make a claim click on the discount type you think best applies to your situation.
Discounts are reviewed regularly. Please remember if you currently receive a discount and your circumstances change you must inform the Council Tax Section immediately.
