Council tax discounts and exemptions

Find out if you're entitled to a discount or exemption on your council tax.

Some households may be entitled to a reduction in council tax based on personal circumstances or the condition of the property.

Single person discount

Council tax charge is based on two adults living in a property. If there are less than two adults in the property you may be eligible for a council tax discount of 25%. 

You can apply for a single person discount by registering for Council Tax Online.

Student discount or exemption

If you're a student you may be eligible for a council tax discount or exemption

You can apply for a student discount or exemption  by registering for Council Tax Online.

Other discounts

Residents that aren't counted when working out the number of adults who live in a property include:

Find out if you're eligible and apply for a discount.

Exemptions

An exemption may be awarded from payment of council tax where a property is unoccupied or is solely occupied and:

  • vacant and unfurnished
  • undergoing major repair work or structural alteration
  • due to the death of the last occupier
  • held for use by a minister of religion
  • due to repossession
  • difficult to let because it forms part of another property
  • due to legal prohibition
  • owned by a charity
  • was last used in connection to agriculture
  • a person receives care

Find out if you're eligible and apply for an exemption.

Last modified on 2 August 2023