Apply for money off Council Tax if you are a member of a religious community

You will be disregarded for Council Tax purposes if you are a member of a religious community where the principal occupation is:

  • prayer
  • contemplation
  • education
  • the relief of suffering

To qualify, you must:

  • have no income or capital of your own (disregarding any income from a pension from any previous employment)
  • be dependent on the community to provide your material needs

Evidence required

You will need to provide evidence of your:

  • membership of the religious community
  • income and dependency on the community for your needs

Apply for money off Council Tax

Apply by emailing [email protected] with your details and the evidence above.