Single Person Discount
The full council tax bill assumes that there are two adults
living in a property.
If only one adult lives in the property (as their main home) the
bill may be reduced by 25%.
Your council tax bill shows any discount given.
Am I entitled if...?
My partner is a member of the forces/works away and only
comes home occasionally.
No - This property will still be seen as their sole/main
residence because there is an intention to return to the
property.
My daughter has just turned 18 but will be away at
college.
Probably - If her term time address is considered to be her main
home or if she satisfies the criteria to be disregarded as a
student. Please contact us for
advice.
A friend is coming to stay for a month's
holiday.
Yes – They will not be considered as having changed their main
residence and are therefore disregarded.
How do I claim?
You can download an
application form 
(19K), or contact
customer services on 01562 732928.
Single person discounts can be given following a claim for
benefit, if it is clear from that claim that there is only one
adult living in the property as their main home.
If someone leaves your property and you are the sole remaining
adult, let us know:
- who has left
- the date they left
- their forwarding address.
How long will the discount last?
The discount will go on for as long as you occupy the
property as a sole adult.
The following types of changes may affect your discount and you
should let us know if:
Another adult comes to stay with you and they occupy the property
as their main home*
- A child reaches the age of 18*
- You leave the property on a permanent basis*
We need this information to enable us to fulfil our duty to
keep our records up to date.
If you have any change of circumstances
and you are unsure whether they will affect your entitlement,
please contact us.
