Get money off your bill
You will need to know your council tax account number to apply for these discounts. We may ask you to provide us with proofs of the information you are telling us. We'll tell you how you can do this in each case
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Single person discount
You can get 25% off your bill if you're the only person aged 18 or over living in the property as a main home. You must also tell us if your circumstances change and you are no longer the only person aged 18 or over living in the property. To apply/notify us, please fill in our online form.
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Student exemption
Students in full-time education do not always have to pay council tax
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Disability discount
If any room in your home has been adapted for you or for a disabled person who lives with you, your council tax bill could be reduced
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Get care or give care
If you get or give care you may be entitled to a reduction in your council tax
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Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI) discount
If you are registered as having a mental impairment you may be entitled to a discount
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Council tax support
Find out how you can get help with paying your council tax if you are on a low income
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Older person's discount
Apply for a council tax discount if you are 65 or over
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Further discounts
There are some other circumstances that may entitle you to money off your council tax bill
Related information
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Tell us about a change of circumstances
Please let us know of any change in your circumstances that you think may affect your council tax bills
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Cost of living support
The price of energy, food and bills are all rising and many of us are feeling worried or anxious about our finances but there are services that can help
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Council tax guidance
Your council tax explained including how we work out your bill, what it is spent on, and discounts you may be able to apply for