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Council Tax - When does a discount apply?

The full Council Tax charge is based on two adults being resident in the property.

If only one person is resident they are entitled to a 25% discount.

A dwelling which is not the sole or main residence of any person may qualify for a discount of 50% or 10%.

50% discount applies to the following:-

a) A property that does not fall into an exempt category (applies until 31st March 2011 only).

b) A property that has been continuously unoccupied and unfurnished following an unoccupied and unfurnished period and less than 6 months have elapsed since the exemption expired.

c) A property which is undergoing structural alteration or requires major repairs to make it habitable and less than 6 months have elapsed since the property was purchased.

d) A purpose built holiday home that cannot be occupied all year round.

e) A second property owned or rented by someone living in certain job related dwellings (eg clergy).

10% discount applies to the following:-

a) Unoccupied furnished lets.

b) Certain second homes or holiday homes.

c) Properties that have been unoccupied and unfurnished for more than 1 year.

Note: From 1st April 2006, where a property is not the sole or main residence of any person, discount will not be granted in respect of any water and/or sewerage charges.

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