Council tax reductions and exemptions

Find out about Council Tax reductions if you're on a low income.

If only one adult lives at the property you may be entitled to a 25% discount.

If you are a full time student you might be eligible for an exemption or discount depending on who is living with you.

If you qualify as a carer you may be entitled to a discount.

Find out about council tax reductions for unoccupied properties.

If there's an extra room or adapted space in the property, needed by a disabled occupant, you might be eligible for a discount.

If you've moved permanently into hospital or a residential care home, you may be entitled to a discount on the property you have left.

As a care leaver, you may be entitled to a reduction in council tax until you're 25.

We may reduce your council tax bill by 25% if your apprenticeship meets the criteria.

We may reduce your council tax if you or the person you usually live with is in prison.

If someone aged 18 and over lives with you and is severely mentally impaired you may be entitled to a reduction.