Application for Single Person Discount

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Application for Single Person Discount

The full Council Tax assumes that there are two people living in a property.

If only one adult lives in a property as their main home, the Council Tax will be reduced by a quarter (25%).

The following form must be completed, printed out and signed for a discount to be awarded. It must then be posted to the address at the bottom of the page

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Title:
Applicant's First Name:
Applicant's Last Name:
Property Name/Number:
Street:
Town:
Postcode:
Telephone Number:	This may be used if we need to contact you regarding your application
Email Address: (if applicable)
Council Tax Reference Number:
I wish to apply for a single person discount and can confirm that I am the only person living at the above address
Since (enter date):	(DD/MM/YYYY)
Because:	(name) has now left/vacated the property
or please insert reason for application	Please enter details...
If a taxpayer has left/vacated the above property, the leaver's forwarding address or employer must be supplied if known. Failure to supply this information may result in a delay in granting your discount.
Forwarding Address/Employer (if not known please state 'Not Known')	Please enter details...
Existing Tax Payers' Names	Please enter details...
If you wish to provide any further relevant information please write it here	Please enter details...

I certify that the above information is correct

Signed: ___________________________

Please note that a penalty may be imposed if you knowingly supply information which is false

Exchequer and Support Services, Revenues Division, Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DL

Page last updated: 3 October 2006