Ways to reduce your Council Tax

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Single person

If only one adult lives in the property, your bill may be reduced by 25%.

Help to pay your Council Tax

Find out if you can get some extra help to reduce your Council Tax payments.

Students

If you're a student you may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax.

Severe mental impairment

If someone in your property is over 18 and has a severe mental impairment, you may be able to get a reduction.

Empty properties

Find out if a Council Tax reduction is available on an empty property.
Disabled person

If a person in your property is permanently disabled, you may be able to get a reduction.
Permanently living in a residential home or hospital

If you or anyone in the property permanently lives in a residential home or hospital you may be able to get a reduction.
Carers

If you provide care or support to someone then you may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax.
In detention or prison

You may be able to get a reduction if a person who normally lives at the property is in detention or prison.
Other reductions

You may be able to apply for other Council Tax reductions if you're a member of a religious community, live in a hostel or the annexe of a property
Properties exempt from Council Tax

Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. This means that no Council Tax is payable whilst certain conditions are met.