Council tax discounts and exemptions

You may be able to pay less council tax, or none at all.

If you live alone

You'll get a 25% discount if you're the only adult living in your home.

Apply for a single person discount

We'll send you a new bill within 2 weeks. The discount is shown on it as a line called "Single person discount 25%", and your instalments will be lower. We'll backdate it to the date you started living alone.

If someone in your home is not counted

Some adults are not counted when we work out your bill, for example full-time students, apprentices and people with a severe mental impairment. If everyone except one adult is not counted, you can get a 25% discount.

If you're disabled

You may be able to pay a lower band if your home has been adapted for a disabled person, for example with an extra bathroom or room for a wheelchair.

If your home is empty

Most empty homes pay full council tax. Some are exempt, for example if the owner has died or is in hospital or a care home.

If you're on a low income

You may get council tax reduction.

Other help with the cost of living

You may also be able to get benefits and financial support, such as help with food and energy bills.

Tell us if your circumstances change

You must tell us within 21 days if something changes that means you should no longer get a discount, for example if someone moves in with you.