Other discounts
There are a number of other discounts and exemptions you may be eligible for.
Second adult rebate
You may be entitled to second adult rebate if both of the following apply:
- you have reached the age to qualify for state pension credits
- you are unable to claim single resident discount due to living with an adult who cannot contribute towards Council Tax
A second adult must:
- not be your husband, wife, partner or civil partner
- not be jointly liable for Council Tax
- not qualify for any other Council Tax discount
- not pay rent to live in your home
Please note that second adult rebate is not available if you are of working age.
Persons serving a prison sentence on remand or detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
There is a Council Tax exemption/discount for homes that are empty because the occupier is in prison or detained for mental health or immigration reasons.
Young adults under 20
Over 18 and receiving Child Benefit
You may be able to claim a discount if someone you live with is over 18 but you are still in receipt of Child Benefit for them
Apply for the 18+ child benefit discount
School leavers under 20
You may be eligible for a discount if you or someone you live with is under 20 and left further education after 30 April. The discount will be given for the time between the course end and 31 October even if you/they start work during this time.
Apprentices
You may be eligible for a 25% discount if you or someone who lives with you is an apprentice.
If there are only apprentices and trainees at a property there is a 50% discount.
Who counts as an apprentice
Someone who is:
- employed for learning a trade business or profession
- undertaking a programme of training leading to an accredited qualification; and
- receiving a salary or allowance (or both) of no more than £195 a week before tax and insurance
We will ask to see a copy of the apprenticeship agreement.
Youth training
You may be eligible for a 25% discount if you or someone who lives with you is a youth trainee.
If there are only apprentices and trainees at a property there is a 50% discount.
Who counts as a youth trainee
Someone who is under 25 who has an individual training plan funded by the Skills Funding Agency or Young People’s Learning Agency.
We will ask to see some evidence of a training plan.
Members of a religious community
You may be able to claim a Council Tax discount if you are a member of a religious community, for example if you are a monk or nun.
Armed forces and diplomats
There are Council Tax exemptions for:
- UK armed forces accommodation
- visiting armed forces accommodation
- foreign diplomat accommodation
Exemptions on a property
Patients resident in an NHS hospital
This discount is for hospitals that have a liability to pay Council Tax and is not for the homes of persons who live in hospitals.
If you are applying on behalf of a long stay hospital which has Council Tax liability please contact us.
Annexes
Family annexes
You may qualify for a 50% reduction if you live in an annexe.
The annexe must be:
- within the grounds of the main house
- included in the title deeds
- registered or banded separately for Council Tax
- used by the resident of the main house as part of their main home or lived in by a relative of the person who lives in the main house
The relative must be a partner, parent, child, step child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece.
We will give a 100% exemption if the annexe is lived in by a relation of the main house who is over 65 or mentally impaired.
Empty annexes
An exemption that applies to annexes which are part of or within the grounds of the owner or tenant’s home. The annexe may not be rented separately without breaching planning permissions.
Property where all residents are under the age of 18
If you and everyone who lives with you are under 18 you may be entitled to this exemption.
Any other discount or exemption you may be entitled to
If you believe that you or someone you live with is entitled to a discount or exemption that is not listed then please contact us for further help.
You’ll need to give us your account number.