Council Tax Discounts
The full Council Tax Bill assumes that there are two adults living in a dwelling. If only one adult lives in a dwelling (as their main home), the Council Tax bill will be reduced by a quarter (25%). Request a single person discount. If a dwelling is no-one's sole or main home, a discount may be available. See table below.
Certain people will not be counted when looking at the number of adult residents in a property if they meet certain conditions:
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- Spouses of certain Students
- Members of International Headquarters and Defence Organisations
- A discount of up to 100% of the Council Tax that is due is awarded to care leavers up to the date of their 25th birthday
Discount shown on bills
If a discount is granted the reduction will be shown on the bill. The following table explains the reasons for giving a discount.
| Discounts available | Reduction On Bill | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Single Person Discount | 25% | Only one resident aged 18 or over in the property |
| Single with disregard | 25% | More than one resident aged 18 or over, but only one is "counted" |
| Disregard only | 50% | More than one resident aged 18 or over, but none are "counted" |
| Single who is disregarded | 50% | Only 1 resident aged 18 or over, but this person is not ‘counted’ |
| Annexe Discount | 50% | A discount of 50% can be applied to Council Tax accounts for people living in annexes providing that they are related to the person liable to pay the Council Tax in the main dwelling. The discount can also be awarded to accounts where the same charge-payer is liable for both the main property and the annexe, where they are using the annexe as part of their sole or main residence. |
Apply on line for a Council Tax Discount
If you think you are entitled to discount you should contact Tameside Revenues Division. If your bill indicates that a discount has been allowed, you must tell Tameside MBC within 21 days, of any change in circumstances which affects your entitlement to this discount. If you fail to do so you may be required to pay a penalty of £70. Please write to us at Council Tax Service, PO Box 304, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. OL6 0GA or email counciltax@tameside.gov.uk
People with Disabilities
If you or someone who lives with you (adult or child), has a room or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from your disability, you may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax. The bill may be reduced to that of a band immediately below the band shown on the valuation list. If your home is in band A you will already be in the lowest Council Tax band. However, you may still qualify for a reduction.
To support your application you must email counciltax@tameside.gov.uk with photographic evidence and receipts of work carried out to the property, without this information the Council Tax Service is unable to award the reduction.
Apply for Disability Reduction
Click here to apply for a disability reduction online.