If you are struggling to pay your Council Tax bill, and you have looked at all other options, we might be able to offer you a discretionary discount to help make your Council Tax instalments more affordable.
- Council Tax Reduction to be eligible for a discretionary discount
- Even if you are getting Council Tax Reduction, you may still get extra help if the reduction does not meet your full council tax liability.
To qualify, you:
- must be the person responsible for council tax
- must be experiencing financial hardship or exceptional personal circumstances
- must have taken all reasonable steps to increase your household income and reduce outgoings
- should have claimed all eligible reductions and discounts towards your council tax bill
An application for a discount must be made by the person or persons affected. We will look at your application to decide if:
- you should receive help towards your Council Tax
- how much help you will receive
- for how long the help will be given - this support is not intended to be given for long term or indefinite periods
Apply for a discount on our account amendment form.
The scheme is ‘discretionary’ – there is no statutory right to a reduction in Council Tax.
A successful application does not guarantee that a further award will be made at a later date even if your circumstances have not changed.
More about the scheme: Discretionary Council Tax Reduction Scheme [PDF, 0.1MB].
