Council tax discounts

There are various Council Tax discounts available. Please apply by using the link that is right for you: 

Apprentices

Carers and care workers

Care workers resident in the same home as the person being cared for can apply for a discount.

Child Benefit

Those receiving Child Benefit do not pay Council Tax.

Disabilities

Those with disabilities who need extra space can apply for Disabled Relief below:

Foreign language assistants

Foreign language assistants do not pay Council tax and can apply here for a discount. You will need to show a letter confirming you are registered with the Central Bureau for Educational Visits and Exchanges (CBEVE) and the dates of placement.

Hospital patients

Hospital patients do not pay Council tax and can apply here. You will need to show a letter of confirmation from the hospital. 

Members of an International HQ or a Defence Organisation

Members of an International HQ or a Defence Organisation do not pay Council Tax. You will need to show proof of membership of the relevant organisation. 

Religious communities

Some members of religious communities do not pay Council Tax. You will need to show a letter from a religious order that you are dependent on the Community and that you have no income or capital. 

Non-British spouse or dependent of a student

A non-British person who is a spouse or dependent of a student does not pay Council Tax if they cannot work or receive benefits. You will need to show a student certificate and written confirmation of relationship to the student.

Care home residents

Care home residents do not pay Council Tax and can apply here. However if you have someone living in your home then you do pay but can apply for a single occupier discount here.  

Prisoners

Prisoners will not pay Council Tax. Please complete the form here. 

Diplomatic duties

If you have Diplomatic duties then you do not pay Council Tax. You will need to show evidence of this, eg a letter from Government. 

Homeless

The Homeless do not pay Council tax, even if they are staying in a hostel. You will need to provide a letter from the hostel and confirm that the only residents are people of no fixed abode.

School or college leavers

School or college leavers who then go into further education do not pay Council Tax. If you decide to go into work etc then you will pay from 1 November in the year you left school or college. School or college leavers, please apply here.      

Severe mental impairment

Those with severe mental impairment do not pay Council Tax. Please complete the form with your Doctor here.

Living alone

You can get a discount of 25% if you live alone in the property. Please apply here for a Single Occupancy discount.  

Students

Students do not pay Council Tax. Students please apply here and include a certificate from your college or university.  

Visiting Forces

You can apply for a discount if you have been posted due to your connection with a Visiting Force. To apply please write with proof of your posting, eg with a copy of a certificate or posting papers.

Training

If you are under 25 and in training you may be able to apply for a discount. You can apply here with, for example, a letter from a course supervisor.

Spread the cost of your Council Tax

You can request to spread your Council Tax payments over 12 months. Please contact Revenues Services on 01653 600666. Please let us know on or before 14 April of the relevant financial year.