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Council Tax - Discounts/Exemption Enquiries


Service Description: In certain cases you may qualify for a Council Tax reduction, for example, if only one adult lives in your home, if you're disabled, if you live with people we don't count for Council Tax purposes like a full-time student, a student nurse or a carer. There are various discounts that you may be eligible to claim to reduce your bill. A property can be exempt (no Council Tax to pay) for a fixed period or it can be exempt indefinitely. The length of time a property is exempt depends on the reason for the exemption. Often a property is exempt from Council Tax because it is unoccupied (empty). However, some occupied properties can also be exempt.

Your FAQ

Question: I am contractually obliged to live elsewhere in my job, can I have a discount?

Answer: Job-related accommodation is defined as a property being provided to a person (and his or her spouse, or a couple residing together as man and wife) by reason of employment in any of these cases.
1.where it is necessary for the proper performance of the duties of the employment that the employee should reside in the dwelling
2.where the dwelling is provided for the better performance of duties and it is customary for employers to provide dwellings to employees
3.where there is a special threat to the employee's security, special security arrangements are in force and the employee resides in the dwelling as part of those arrangements.


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