Discounts

If you are the only person over 18 living in your home you are entitled to a 25% discount. If there is no one living at your property you may be entitled to a discount. Discounts can also be claimed because certain people may not be liable for Council Tax and should therefore not be counted in the number of people in your household. Those may be disregarded include: students; student nurses; Youth Training trainees; people caring for someone who is not a spouse, partner or child under 18 and people with a severe mental impairment.

If you think you may be entitled to a discount which is not shown on your bill please contact the Council Tax helpline on 01789 260990. If your bill indicates that a discount has been allowed, you must tell us of any change of circumstances which affects your entitlement. If you do not you may have to pay a penalty of £50 in the first instance, and £200 for every time afterwards.

Some classes of dwelling are exempt from Council Tax, even when occupied. For further information, or if you think your property may be exempt please contact the Council Tax helpline on 01789 260990.