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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: What if there is a resident who is defined as severely mentally impaired

Answer: This is dependant on the number of adults over the age of 18 living in the property. A certificate is required from a registered medical practitioner confirming severe mental impairment of intelligence and entitlement to Incapacity Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, Care component of Disability Living allowance (highest rate), an increase in the rate of disablement pension, disability working allowance, an unemployability supplement, a constant attendance allowance, income support that includes a disability premium.


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