Disregarded People Discount
A full council tax charge is based on two or more adults (over 18 years of age) living in a household - if there's fewer than two, the household can get a discount.
For council tax purposes, certain types of people are not 'counted' towards the number of adults in a household (they are disregarded) and the bill is worked out as if they weren't living there. This means that the council tax bill could be reduced by a discount of 25% or, in certain circumstances, by 50%.
You can find out more about who is disregarded and how to apply for a discount from the list below.
- People in detention
- People who are severely mentally impaired
- 18 year olds in respect of whom child benefit is paid
- School or college leavers.
- Full time students including 18 and 19 year olds still at school
- Student nurses
- Apprentices and trainees
- Foreign language assistants
- People resident in nursing or care homes
- Carers
- Residents of hostels for the homeless or night shelters. Please send us an email with the details.
- Religious community residents Please send us an email with the details.
- Members and dependants of visiting forces Please send us an email with the details.
- People with diplomatic privileges or immunities Please send us an email with the details.
If you think you are entitled to a discount but would like to speak to someone because the information you need is not shown here, please ring our Customer Services Helpline on 01395 517446.
Page last updated on 23 January 2012
Useful Contacts
- Council Tax Department
Council Offices
Knowle
Sidmouth
EX10 8HL - Would you like to talk to someone about this?
Call: 01395 517446 - Would you like to email a comment or a question on this?
- Follow the Recycling and Refuse team on:
