Council Tax bills are based on two people living in a house.  Discount is an occupancy-based reduction.  It differs from Council Tax Benefit, which is based on income.  If you live alone, or if you, or someone who lives with you, may be classed as a “disregarded adult”, you may qualify for a discount of 25%.  In some cases, two persons may each claim a 25% discount.

Amongst the people who may be classed as “disregarded adults” are patients in hospital or a home, people who are severely mentally impaired and care workers or carers.  In each case, a number of qualifying conditions must be satisfied before any award of discount may be made.

For more information about entitlement to discounts on Council Tax please click here.