Single occupant's discount for council tax

If you are the only person over the age of 18 living in your property you may be entitled to a 25 per cent discount.

Apply online now for the single person discount.

Other situations

Only one person living in the property counts towards paying

In certain circumstances a person may not be counted as living at a property for the purposes of awarding a discount. These people are known as being disregarded and if only one person is left in your property after everyone else is disregarded you may be entitled to a 25 per cent discount.

People who may not count towards paying council tax are:

• full time students
• student nurses
• apprentices
• anyone who is 18 or 19 and still at school or is in full time further education
• anyone with a severe mental impairment
• carers
• anyone who is in a residential care home or nursing home
• members of religious communities
• members of visiting forces
• anyone who is in a hostel or shelter
• anyone in detention
• diplomats and members of international headquarters
• foreign language assistants.

You will have to provide proof of your status such as a student certificate, a doctor’s certificate or a letter from your prison.

No one living in the property counts towards paying

If everyone living in your property is disregarded for any of the reasons shown above you may be entitled to a 50 per cent discount.

Only one person over the age of 18 living in the property who doesn’t count towards paying

If you live alone and are disregarded for any of the reasons shown above you may be entitled to a 50 per cent discount.

Empty but furnished property

If you own a property which is not anyone’s sole or main residence and is furnished, you may be entitled to a 10 per cent discount.
More information on exemptions for unoccupied properties.

A second home

If you own a second or holiday home your may be entitled to a 10 per cent discount. You must be registered and paying full council tax on another property in England and Wales to qualify for this discount.
More information on exemptions for unoccupied properties.

Tied accommodation

If your property is provided for you by your employer and forms part of your contract of employment you may be entitled to a 50 per cent discount.

Apply for a discount

If you would like to apply for these discounts, please use the relevant form below.

Alternatively, contact us on the details at the bottom of this page. Please confirm the address and status of your property, where you are currently living and a contact telephone number. Our visiting officers may contact you to arrange a visit to your property.