Reducing the cost

Support if you’re on a low income

If you're on a low income, you may qualify for council tax support. To find out more and to apply online, use our benefits section. 

Maybe you don’t have to pay council tax and can apply for an exemption

Some people don't have to pay council tax at all. Find out more from our council tax exemptions page.

Council tax discounts and disregards 

For more information on the different council tax discounts, take a look at our discounts and disregarded persons page.

Do you live by yourself?

If you're the only adult living in your property, you can apply for a single person discount of 25% off your bill.

Do you have a disability, or does someone you live with?

If you or someone you live with has a disability, you may be entitled to a reduction in the amount of council tax you pay.

To qualify for a reduction, the disabled person:

• Can be an adult or a child
• Is substantially or permanently disabled
• Must live at the property

In addition, your home must have at least one of the following:

• An additional bathroom or kitchen which is required to meet the disabled person's needs
• An additional room (not a bathroom, kitchen or lavatory), which is predominantly used by the disabled person and is required to meet their needs
• Sufficient floor space for the disabled person to use a wheelchair

To get a reduction in your council tax because of disabilities, you MUST tell us. Find out more on our reduction for disabilities page.

For information on all other discounts (including annexes and the Homes for Ukraine scheme) and all other council tax support, take a look at our discounts and reductions section.