Reducing Your Bill
There are various ways that your bill can be reduced provided that you satisfy the appropriate criteria.
Do you live alone?
Did you know that if you are the only adult living in a property you can reduce your Council Tax by 25% - see Single Person Discount.
Single Person Discount Review – Update
The Council has begun the process of sending review forms to taxpayers who receive a 25% reduction in their council tax. If you receive a review form you must complete, sign and return the form in 14 days. A prepaid envelope is enclosed with the form.
If the form is not returned the discount will be cancelled from the date the discount was awarded or the 1st April 2009 whichever is the later.
A list of frequently asked questions and answers is attached for further information.
If the form is not returned the discount will be cancelled from the date the discount was awarded or the 1st April 2009 whichever is the later.
A list of frequently asked questions and answers is attached for further information.
Are you on a low income?
You may be able to claim Council Tax Benefit and reduce the amount that you have to pay.
Do you have someone living with you who is on a low income?
You may be able to claim Second Adult Rebate if you have some living with you who is not able to help you to pay your full Council Tax.
Has your property been adapted for a disabled person?
If you have made an adaptation to your property for a disabled member of a household you may qualify for a reduction - see Disabled Persons Relief.
Do you own an empty property?
If you own a property that is empty, you may be entitled to a discount - see empty properties.
If you own a property that is uninhabitable you may be entitled to a reduction - see my property is uninhabitable.
Are you exempt from paying Council Tax?
In certain circumstances an exemption from paying Council Tax can apply.
Are you entitled to other discounts?
Certain groups of people are not counted when we work out your bill. These are known as disregards and you may be entitled to a reduction - see other discounts.
Is your property in the correct band?
If you think that the band in which your property has been placed is incorrect you may make an appeal.
If Your Circumstances Change
If your circumstances change in a way which affects your entitlement to receive a discount or exemption, or the amount of Council Tax Benefit you receive, please contact us at Council Tax immediately.
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