See the more frequently used council tax discounts and exemptions.
You may need to login to your online account to apply for some of the discounts and exemptions below.
If you haven't created an online account with us before, you'll need to register for MyAccount through mygov.scot. You only need an email address to sign up.
If you've already registered for MyAccount, you don't need to do it again.
Council tax discount for person in hospital or long-term care
You may be able to get a council tax discount if someone in your household is currently living in hospital, residential care, or a nursing home with no intention to return to the property
Apply for council tax discount for person in hospital or long-term care
Council tax discount for person detained in prison or elsewhere
You may be able to get a council tax discount if someone in your household is currently detained in prison or hospital by court order.
Apply for council tax discount for person detained in prison or elsewhere
Council tax discount for major repair or structural alteration
You may be able to get a council tax discount if your property is undergoing major repairs or structural alterations to make it liveable.
Apply for council tax discount for major repair or structural alteration
Council tax exemption for repossessed property
You may be able to get a council tax exemption if your property is being repossessed.
Second home status for council tax purposes
A second home is defined for council tax purposes as a property which is
- furnished
- not a person's sole or main residence
- occupied for at least 25 days in a rolling 12-month period.
You must tell us if your property is classed as a second home.
Properties which meet the definition of a second home will have a council tax increase of 100% above the normal charge (double) under the Second Home Levy.
Council tax exemption for person under 18
You can apply for a council tax exemption if you're living alone and are under 18 years old.
You can also apply for an exemption if everyone living in a property is under 18 years old.
If you're under 18 and live with another adult (over 18 years old), you will not be registered for council tax purposes.
If you are over 18 years old, you will still need to register for council tax.
Council tax discount for school or college leaver under 20
You can apply for a council tax discount if you or a member of your household is a school or college leaver and under the age of 20.
The person must be under the age of 20 between the 1 May and 31 October in the year of application.
Apply for council tax discount for school or college leaver under 20
Get help with paying your council tax
If you think you may not be able to make your council tax payment, phone us on 0300 300 0300 and ask for advice. There may be support available to help you avoid missing your payments.