Council Tax discounts, exemptions and disregards

You’ll usually have to pay Council Tax if you’re 18 or over.

We base your Council Tax bill on at least 2 adults living in a home. Spouses and partners who live together are jointly responsible for paying the bill.

Select an option on the list below to find out if you're eligible for a discount, exemption or disregard and apply.

Sole occupants

If you are the single occupant of a property.

Carers and people with disabilities

If you've made adaptations to your home due to a resident having a disability

If you or someone you live with are severely mentally impaired (SMI)

If the property is an annex occupied by a dependant or elderly relative

If you care for someone you live with

If you are a paid, professional carer

Students and apprentices

If you are a student

If you are over 18 and have Child Benefit paid for you

If you are a school or college leaver

If you are an apprentice or youth trainee

If your property is occupied only by under 18s

If you are the non-British spouse of a student

Buildings and properties

If the property is empty

If the property is a second home

If the property is an annex

If the property is UK Forces accommodation

If the property is student halls of residence

If the property is a hospital, nursing home, care home or night shelter

Other discounts and exemptions

If you are a member of visiting forces or their dependant

If you are a member of international headquarters or a defence organisation (or their dependant)

If the property is the main residence of a person with diplomatic privilege or immunity

If you are detained in prison or under the Mental Health Act

If you are a foreign language assistant

If you are a member of a religious community

If you are a Buckinghamshire care leaver who is under 21 years of age

If you are a Ukrainian National here under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme

If you're on a low income

Instead of a discount, you may be eligible for Council Tax Reduction if you're on a low income.

After you've applied

After you've applied, we will assess your claim and contact you regarding the outcome. You must continue to make payments whilst a discount application is pending.

If your circumstances change

If your circumstances change and you believe that you are no longer eligible for a discount, disregard or exemption, contact us as soon as possible so we can adjust your bill.

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