If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill, and you have looked at all other options, we might be able to offer you a discretionary discount to help make your Council Tax instalments more affordable.

• Council Tax Reduction to be eligible for a discretionary discount
• Even if you are getting Council Tax Reduction, you may still get extra help if the reduction does not meet your full council tax liability.

To qualify, you:

• must be the person responsible for council tax
• must be experiencing financial hardship or exceptional personal circumstances
• must have taken all reasonable steps to increase your household income and reduce outgoings
• should have claimed all eligible reductions and discounts towards your council tax bill

An application for a discount must be made by the person or persons affected. We will look at your application to decide if:

• you should receive help towards your Council Tax
• how much help you will receive
• for how long the help will be given - this support is not intended to be given for long term or indefinite periods

Apply for a discount on our account amendment form.

The scheme is ‘discretionary’ – there is no statutory right to a reduction in Council Tax.

A successful application does not guarantee that a further award will be made at a later date even if your circumstances have not changed.

More about the scheme: Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Scheme [PDF, 0.1MB].