About Council Tax Discounts
Discounts aren't based on income. It doesn't matter about how
much you have or the savings you have. A discount is given if your
circumstances meet certain conditions.
Although Council Tax is a property-based tax, the charge also
takes account of the number of people living at a property. Where
there are less than two adults living at the property, then a
discount is granted:
- If there is 1 adult resident, the bill will be reduced by
25%.
- If there are no residents the bill is charged as an empty
property at 100%. There may be 50% job related
discount available if you own a second property because of your
employment, and as part of your contract it is a requirement to
live in another property (e.g a school caretaker that may be
required to live in on-site accommodation).
- For more information please contact our Council Tax helpline on
01909 533234.
Some people in the property are 'disregarded' or 'do not count'
for Council Tax. This means that even in a household where there
are two people, if 1 is a disregarded person then a 25%
discount will be given.
Types of Discounts Available
Discounts available for each type of household
| Household Type |
Discount Available |
| In a one person household |
25% discount |
| In a household where there is only one person over the age of
18 |
25% discount |
| One person in the household and that person is disregarded |
50% discount |
| Two people in the household and one is disregarded |
25% discount |
| In a two person household where no one is disregarded |
No discount |
| In a three person household where 2 of the people are
disregarded |
25% discount |
| In a three person household where all of them are
disregarded |
50% discount |
This list is only intended as a quick guide. There will be other
situations where people qualify for a discount. If you are in any
doubt or need advice contact us.
Information about who is eligible for these discounts can be
found on the following pages:
Last Updated - 15/03/2013