How to reduce your Council Tax bill

There are a number of reductions available which could help you reduce your council tax bill.

Discounts

If only one person over 18 lives in a property, there will be a discount of 25%. There may still be a 25% discount if other people live in the property as well, but all these other people are disregarded (not counted) for council tax purposes. If the property is unoccupied, you may be able to claim a 50% discount. From 1 April 2006, the discount no longer applies on your water and sewerage charges even if you get a discount on your council tax.

Discount online form

Properties exempt from the council tax

Some homes are completely exempt from the tax, either because no one living there is liable or because the property is empty. To find out about exemptions available please use the contact us area.
You can currently apply for unoccupied and unfurnished property, student and severely mentally impaired exemptions online using the link below.

Application for exemptions online form

Help for disabled people

If your home has been adapted for a disabled person who lives there then it may qualify to be moved down to the next property band, so reducing your bill.

If you are on Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance or a low income, you may qualify for council tax benefit, you can use the council tax benefit calculator to check if you qualify. If you do not qualify, but someone else in the household is on a low income, you may be entitled to a second adult rebate.