Ways to reduce your Council Tax

Depending on your circumstances you may be able to get a reduction on your Council Tax or your property may be exempt.

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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.

Council Tax empty property charges have changed.

From 1 April 2024 if you have a property that has been unoccupied and unfurnished for longer than 1 year, you'll be charged a premium of 100% of your current Council Tax rate. This means you'll pay double.

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Ways to reduce your Council Tax

Popular tasks

Popular in Ways to reduce your Council Tax

Single person

Help to pay your Council Tax

Students

Severe mental impairment

Empty properties

Disabled person

Council Tax empty property charges have changed.