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  • Unoccupied property owned by a charity

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Unoccupied property owned by a charity

    Unoccupied exemption class B

    An unoccupied property owned by a charity may qualify for an exemption.

    Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

    Apply for an unoccupied property owned by a charity exemption

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  • Student discount

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Student discount

    You can get a discount on your Council Tax if you are the only liable adult in the property, and the other occupants are disregarded due to being full time students. (more…)

    Apply for a student discount

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  • Property left empty by a person detained

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Property left empty by a person detained

    Unoccupied exemption class D

    An unoccupied property where the person who would normally pay the Council Tax is in prison, can be made exempt for Council Tax. This exemption doesn’t apply if the sentence being served is due to non-payment of Council Tax or a fine.

    You must provide proof of your prison number, (more…)

  • Discretionary discount

    Published on 10 October 2018

    Discretionary discount

    Section 13A (1c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 allows local authorities to, in exceptional circumstances, reduce the Council Tax liability for a chargepayer. Statutory exemptions and discounts must first have been exhausted.

    In certain cases discretionary discounts can offer help by reducing Council Tax liability to people who find themselves in extreme financial difficulty.

    Discount is awarded at the council’s discretion and we would expect there to be exceptional circumstances to justify any reduction, (more…)

  • Former resident in care home or hospital

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Former resident in care home or hospital

    Unoccupied exemption class E

    An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax is now a patient living in a hospital, nursing home or care home. If they have no intention of moving back to the property, it can be made exempt for Council Tax.

    Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

  • Employed care worker discount

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Employed care worker discount

    Care workers may be able to claim a discount if you provide care or support on behalf of a local authority, a charity, the Government, or you are employed by the person being cared for. To qualify you must be resident where the care is being given or live in premises provided by your employer. You must work at least 24 hours a week and earn no more than £44 a week before deductions. (more…)

  • Former occupant passed away

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Former occupant passed away

    Unoccupied exemption class F

    An unoccupied property where the person who paid the Council Tax has passed away. There must be no joint owners or joint tenants and the property must have remained unoccupied since the person died.

    The exemption can be applied while waiting for probate or letters of administration to be granted and for up to 6 months after the grant. (more…)

  • Care worker discount

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Care worker discount

    Carers may be able to claim a discount if you share your home with someone who is entitled to certain allowances or disablement pension and you care for them for more than 35 hours a week. We cannot award a discount to someone who cares for their husband, wife, partner or son or daughter who is under 18.

    A Council Tax bill is based on at least 2 adults living in a property. (more…)

  • Occupation prohibited by law

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Occupation prohibited by law

    Unoccupied exemption class G

    A property kept unoccupied by law can be made exempt for Council Tax.

    You must attach relevant proof that occupation is prohibited. Without the full information and all supporting documents we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)

    Apply for an occupation prohibited by law exemption

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  • Student nurse discount

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Student nurse discount

    If you’re a full-time student nurse, you can apply for a Council Tax discount as a full-time student.

    If you’re studying part time on a course leading to an appropriate registration of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register, you may qualify for a Council Tax discount.

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