Council Tax discounts and exemptions

The full Council Tax bill assumes there are two or more adults living in a property. You may be entitled to a reduction in the Council Tax if you or your property fulfils certain criteria.

Annexes

As from 1 April 2014 a new Council Tax discount of 50% was introduced for annexes that are being lived in by a family member and are not exempt.

Empty property charges

From 1 April 2013, the government abolished the exemption previously given for properties undergoing structural alteration or repair

Discounts

You may be able to get a discount or, in some cases, a full exemption if no-one lives in the property.

Exemptions for empty properties

Details of empty property types and classes that are exempt from paying Council Tax

Exemptions for properties that are lived in

Details of lived in property types and classes that are exempt from paying Council Tax

People with disabilities

If there is a person within your home with a disability who needs additional space then your Council Tax bill may be reduced.