Council Tax pages
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Student nurse discount
Published on 13 March 2020Student nurse discount
If you’re a full-time student nurse, you can apply for a Council Tax discount as a full-time student.
Eligibility criteria
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…)
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Person living elsewhere to receive care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to receive care
Unoccupied exemption class I
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to receive care, but not in a hospital or care home. If the move is due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Homes for Ukraine discount
Published on 18 October 2023Homes for Ukraine discount
Ukrainian nationals and immediate family members who came to the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, can look for their own property to rent when their sponsorship arrangement ends. They will be responsible for the Council Tax themselves, but if all the residents have Homes for Ukraine visas then they will receive a 50% discount and they may also be able to (more…)
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Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
Published on 13 March 2020Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit
You may qualify for a discount if you’re under 20.
Eligibility criteria
You meet all the following conditions:
- You’re on a qualifying course of education
- You must attend at least 12 hours a week
- The course lasts at least 3 months
- You or your family are still in receipt of child benefit for you
You must continue to pay Council Tax in accordance with your bill until your discount has been granted. (more…)
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Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Published on 13 March 2020Person living elsewhere to provide personal care
Unoccupied exemption class J
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax has moved to provide care for someone. If they have moved to provide care for someone due to old age, disablement, illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or a mental disorder, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax, providing no one else lives there. (more…)
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Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Published on 13 March 2020Property left unoccupied by full-time student
Unoccupied exemption class K
An unoccupied property where the last occupier who paid the Council Tax is a student. If they had been a student for the whole time since leaving the property or become a student within 6 weeks of leaving, the property can be made exempt for Council Tax..
You must attach a valid student certificate
Without the full information and all supporting documents, (more…)
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Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Published on 13 March 2020Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings
Unoccupied exemption class R
An empty caravan pitch or boat mooring is exempt for Council Tax.
You must provide evidence that the pitch or mooring is unoccupied and the date that the pitch or mooring became unoccupied.
Without the full information and all supporting documents, we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)
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Unoccupied annexe
Published on 13 March 2020Unoccupied annexe exemption
Unoccupied exemption class T
An unoccupied annexe, which forms part of another unoccupied property and cannot be let separately, can be made exempt for Council Tax.
You must provide proof of why the property cannot be let out separately from the main dwelling.
Without the full information and all supporting documents, we will not be able to award the exemption. (more…)