Discounts
Frequently Asked questions
- General Information
- Will I qualify?
- How much discount will I get?
- How long does the discount last?
- What if I forget to tell you about a change?
- Who to contact?
General Information
Council Tax is based on two adults being resident in the property.
If only one person is resident they are entitled to a 25% discount, see Single Person Discount.
If nobody is resident in a property the bill may be reduced please go to ‘Council Tax Discounts’ for further explanation of the discounts available.
Certain properties could be 100% exempt even if they are occupied (special conditions apply). See Exemptions
Certain people will not be counted when looking at the number of adults resident in a property if they meet certain conditions. These people are know as "disregarded for discount purposes."
If you live in an Annexe owned by a relative you may be entitled to a discount of 50%. See Annex Discount.
Will I qualify?
The person responsible for paying the bill can make the claim. If all but one of the adults in the property fulfil the criteria in any one of the categories listed in the table below, the discount will be applicable. Click the relevant link below to find out more.
Types of People who may be disregarded for discount purposes
- Full Time Students
- Youth Training Trainees
- Hospital Patients
- Religious Communities
- Persons still in receipt of Child Benefit
- Persons who are Severely Mentally Impaired
- Patients in Nursing and Care Homes
- Persons residing in Hostels
- Prisoners
- Carers FAQs
- Student Nurses
- Apprentices
- Diplomats
- Spouses of certain Students
- Members of International Headquarters and Defence Organisations
How much discount will I get?
If all but one of the adults are disregarded the discount will be 25%.
If all the residents are disregarded the discount will be 50%.
How long will the discount last?
The discount continues for as long as the qualifying criteria is met.
We must be informed within 21 days of any change which may affect the discount, if not a penalty could be incurred.
What if I forget to tell you about a change?
We will write to you each year to check if the circumstances are still the same. If you haven't previously told us about a change it will be backdated and you will have to make payment of any arrears promptly.
Who to contact
Council Tax – for enquiries regarding registration, exemptions and discounts.
0161 342 2015
Send the Council Tax Team a Message
Revenues – for enquiries regarding a Council Tax Reminder, Final notice or recovery action that is being taken. 0161 342 2045 Send the Revenues Team a Message