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  • Homes occupied entirely by students

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Homes occupied entirely by students

    Occupied exemption class N

    You can apply for an exemption if the property you live in is occupied only by students, school or college leavers.

    You must attach a valid student certificate for each individual occupier. Without the full information and all supporting documents, we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

    Apply for a homes occupied entirely by students exemption

    More information

  • Single persons discount

    Published on 9 October 2018

    Single persons discount

    If you live on your own you are entitled to a 25% discount.

    If you need to tell us about a change in your discount please use the form here.

    Apply for a single persons discount

    Adults not counted as residents

    We do not count some individuals when determining the number of adults residing in a property for Council Tax purposes. (more…)

  • Occupied solely by members of visiting forces

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Occupied solely by members of visiting forces

    Occupied exemption class P

    Properties occupied by visiting forces are exempt for Council Tax.

    You must provide your forces ID and proof of your income for example wage slips or a letter from your employer. Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

    Apply for an occupied solely by members of visiting forces exemption

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  • Uninhabitable property

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Uninhabitable property

    You can apply for a 50% Council Tax discount for up to 1 year.

    Eligibility criteria

    You can apply if your property is vacant and unfurnished and requires or is undergoing major repair works or structural alteration (this doesn’t include refurbishment) to render it habitable.

    You must continue to pay Council Tax in accordance with your bill until your discount has been granted. (more…)

  • Occupied only by persons under 18 years

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Occupied only by persons under 18 years

    Occupied exemption class S

    Properties occupied only by those under the age of 18 are exempt for Council Tax.

    You must provide birth certificates for all residents. Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

    Apply for an occupied only by persons under 18 years exemption

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  • Apprentice disregard

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Apprentice disregard

    You can qualify for a discount if you are employed to learn a trade or a profession.

    Eligibility criteria

    You must meet all the following conditions:

    • You aren’t paid more than £195 a week
    • Your salary is substantially less than you’d get once you’re qualified
    • Your training programme leads to a qualification accredited by the National Council for Vocational Qualifications or the Scottish Vocational Education Council

    You must continue to pay Council Tax in accordance with your bill until your discount has been granted. (more…)

  • Occupied only by severely mentally impaired persons

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Occupied only by severely mentally impaired persons

    Occupied exemption class U

    Properties occupied only by those who are severely mentally impaired can be made exempt for Council Tax.

    You must attach your proof of benefits award letters. On the last page for additional information, you must provide the names of any other occupants in the property.

    There is a page on the form you will need to either print or send to your GP. (more…)

  • Second home discount

    Published on 9 October 2018

    Second home discount

    A second home is defined as not a main home, but is furnished.

    Eligibility criteria

    The discount for a second home is 5%, meaning that those liable for paying the Council Tax must pay 95% of the full charge. Where second homes are related to a person’s job a 50% discount may apply.

    When applying you will be asked to attach relevant documents and information. (more…)

  • Annexes occupied by a dependent relative

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Annexes occupied by a dependent relative

    Occupied exemption class W

    A property which is part of another property (such as an annexe) that is occupied by a relative of the homeowner, and is over the age of 65, severely mentally impaired or disabled to be exempt for Council Tax.

    You must provide proof of how the occupier in the annexe is related to you and why they are dependent on you. (more…)

  • Discount for occupied annexe

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Discount for occupied annexe

    You can get a 50% Council Tax discount on an annexe which is lived in by a family member.

    Eligibility criteria

    The discount is not based on occupation or furniture but on use of the annexe by the resident of the main building or occupation by a family member.

    The discount doesn’t apply if a non-family member occupies an annexe. (more…)