A discount of 25% can be applied for by:
- a person living on their own
- a person living with other adults who qualify for a discount
A discount of 50% can be applied for only if:
- all adults living in the property qualify for a discount
The following people qualify for a Council Tax discount:
- people living on their own
- students and student nurses (and non-British spouses)
- apprentices and trainees
- school leavers
- people in prison or detention
- severely mentally impaired adults
- adults permanently resident in a hospital, hostel, nursing or care home
- residents of hostels and night-shelters
- live-in carers and care workers
- diplomats and visiting forces
- members of religious communities
There are some properties where the owner is always responsible for the payment of Council Tax.
In these cases the discounts must be applied for by the owner.
You can download the single person discount application form.
If your circumstances change
You must notify the council if your circumstances change in a way that could affect how much Council Tax you have to pay.
- someone may move in or out of your home, affecting whether or not you get a single person discount
- a student may finish their studies and get a job
- you may move house or carry out improvements to your home
