Council Tax Discounts
If only one adult lives in a property, there is a discount of 25%.
People in the following groups do not count towards the number of adults resident in a dwelling:
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Full-time students, student nurses, apprentices and Youth Training trainees
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Patients resident in hospital
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People who are being looked after in care homes
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People who are severely mentally impaired
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People staying in certain hostels or night shelters
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18 and 19 year olds who are at or have just left school. However, when a person reaches the age of 18 you must notify the Council in order that the correct discount can be applied.
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Careworkers working for low pay, usually for charities
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People caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse,partner, or child under 18
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Members of visiting forces and certain international institutions
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Members of religious communities (monks and nuns)
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People in prison (except those in prison for non-payment of Council Tax or a fine)
If you think you may qualify for any of the above discounts please contact the Council Tax department.