Discounts

Single person

If you are the only adult living in a property you can get a 25% discount.

If any of the people listed below live in your home, then they do not count as adults when calculating your bill.

• Full-time students, student nurses, apprentices and Youth Training trainees
• People who are severely mentally impaired
• People caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, a partner, or child under 18

This is not a complete list.

You must tell us of any change of circumstances that affects your entitlement. If you don't you may be required to pay a penalty.

You can claim a single person discount by printing off the following form, filling it in and returning it to us.

• Single Person Discount Application (PDF)

Second homes

Domestic properties that are no-one's sole or main residence and are furnished are defined as second homes. Second home properties will receive a 10% discount.

Long term empty properties

Domestic properties that are no-one's sole or main residence and are empty of furniture receive:

1. Six months exemption from Council Tax. 
2. After six months exemption, the property will receive a 50% discount for six months.
3. After six months 50% discount, the property will receive a 10% discount.