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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.

    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…)

  • Person living elsewhere to receive care

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Person 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…)

  • Homes for Ukraine discount

    Published on 18 October 2023

    Homes 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…)

  • Discount for over 18-year olds still getting Child Benefit

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Discount 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…)

  • Person living elsewhere to provide personal care

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Person 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…)

  • Property left unoccupied by full-time student

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Property 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…)

  • Unoccupied caravan pitches or boat moorings

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Unoccupied 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…)

  • Unoccupied annexe

    Published on 13 March 2020

    Unoccupied 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…)