Disregarded People Discount

A full Council Tax charge is based on two or more people living in a property. If there are less than two, a discount can be given. But some people do not have to be counted in the total (they are disregarded). This can mean that even if there are actually two or more people living in the property, for discount purposes it will be treated as if there were only one, or even none. The Council Tax bill will be reduced by a discount of 25% or 50% accordingly.

The following groups of people may be disregarded, subject to the necessary proof of entitlement being provided:-

People in detention
People who are severely mentally impaired
People in respect of whom child benefit is paid
School and college leavers
Full time students including 18 and 19 year olds still at school
Student nurses
Apprentices
Youth training trainees
People resident in nursing or care homes
Care workers
Care providers - caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, partner or child under 18
Residents of hostels for the homeless or night shelters
Religious community residents
Members and dependants of visiting forces
People with diplomatic privileges or immunities

If you think you are entitled to a discount because you, or the people you live with, should be disregarded, then we have the application forms for you to print out and complete. We may write back to ask you for evidence in support of your application

Student discount form (61KB - PDF Help)