Council Tax discounts
You may be able to apply for a discount in your council tax. You must always let us know if your circumstances change.
Single person
If you are the only adult living in a property, you can get a 25% discount.
Apply for single person discount
Disability or Mental Impairment
You may be eligible for a reduction in Council Tax if you live in a larger property than you would need if you or another occupant were not disabled.
Apply if someone has a disability
You may be eligible for a reduction in Council Tax if you provide care for someone who is not your partner or child aged under 18. You may also be eligible to apply if a paid carer lives with you.
You may be eligible for a reduction in Council Tax if someone with a permanent mental impairment that lives with you. Ask a registered medical practitioner to complete this.
Apply if someone has a mental impairment (PDF)
People in education or training
Apply if someone is on a youth training course
Apply if you are an apprentice (PDF)
Apply if you are a student (PDF)
People not currently living at home
Apply if someone is detained in prison (PDF)
Apply if someone is detained in hospital (PDF)
Apply if someone is in hospital long term/residential care (PDF)
Unoccupied properties (up to 1 year)
Apply if your property is unoccupied
If your property is unoccupied for longer than 1 year you will have to pay a Council Tax premium.
Job related homes
Purpose built holiday homes
Second homes
You can not apply for a discount on your Council Tax for your second home.