Reducing your Council Tax
Discounts and exemptions
In
situations where only one adult has their sole or main residence in the
property, a discount of 25% will be granted. This also applies where other
adults who reside there are 'disregarded'. Included in this category are
care workers, students, the severely mentally impaired.
Before you can be
awarded a discount, you should apply in writing and provide relevant
information if appropriate. In situations where a property is not occupied
by anyone at all, or where all occupants are disregarded, a discount of
50% will be granted, or even a full exemption of 100%, depending upon the
circumstances involved. If you believe you may be entitled to receive a
discount or exemption, or just want further information, please contact
the Councils Revenues
Services helpline.
Council Tax discount application forms
Please complete name, address and Council Tax account number if known on all of these application forms.
 Sole Occupier Discount (246.75 KB)
Carer Discount (120.48 KB)
Students Discount (104.10 KB)
People aged over 18 years and Child Benefit is payable and school/college leavers aged 18 or 19 years (102.83 KB)
Severe Mental Impairment Discount(179.71 KB)
Benefits
If
you are on a low income, you may be entitled to receive Council Tax
Benefit of up to 100%. You will be required to complete an application
form and provide relevant information concerning your income and
household, so that your entitlement can be assessed. If due to the level
of your income you are not entitled to receive Benefit under the scheme,
you may be entitled to receive Second Adult Rebate of up to 25%, depending
upon the income of, and relationship with, other adults living with you.
If you require further information on Council Tax or Housing Benefits,
please contact the Council's
Revenues Services helpline or visit our Housing Benefits web pages or telephone 01823 356321.
Reductions for disabilities
Council
Taxpayers who are disabled or who live with a disabled person, may, in
certain circumstances, be entitled to a reduction in their charge. To
obtain more information and/or to apply for a reduction please contact the Council's
Revenues Services helpline. Where you submit an application one of the
Council's inspectors will make an appointment to call to inspect the
changes made to your property.
Please complete name, address and Council Tax account number if known on this application form.
Disabled Band Reduction (155.77 KB)
If
you wish to receive either a discount or exemption application form,
please contact the Council's
Revenues Services helpline.
Contact
Tel: 01823 356355
Email: revenues@tauntondeane.gov.uk
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