Single Person Discount

The full Council Tax bill assumes there are two adults living in a property. If only one adult lives there (as their main home), the bill can be reduced by 25% (one quarter).

Long Term Empty Properties

Until 31 March 2004 properties which had been empty and unfurnished for longer than six months were granted a Council Tax discount of 50%. From 1st April 2004, no discount will be granted.

Second Homes and Properties unoccupied and furnished

The bill can be reduced by 10%

Exceptions

The following people are NOT counted when looking at the number of adults resident in a property:

• full-time students, student nurses, apprentices and Youth Training trainees
• patients resident in hospital
• people who are being looked after in a care home
• people who are severely mentally impaired
• people staying in certain hostel or night shelters
• 18 and 19 year olds who are at or have just left school
• careworkers working for low pay, usually for charities
• people caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, partner, or child under 18
• members of visiting forces and certain international institutions
• members of religious communities (monks and nuns)
• people in prison (except those in prison for non-payment of Council Tax or a fine)

If you think you are entitled to a discount you should contact the Council Tax Office