If you live alone, or no-one lives in your property, you may be entitled to an award of Council Tax Discount. Council Tax bills are initially calculated on the basis of occupancy by two adults. If you do not live on your own, you may still be entitled to discount. Some adults living in your household may not be counted when calculating entitlement to discount (e.g. students) as they are entitled to be disregarded from the determination of the occupancy of your property and this may mean that you may still be entitled to an award of discount. Any award of discount will be applied to your full Council Tax bill (including the associated Water or Waste Water charges)
If you are disabled, or if a disabled person lives with you and your home has been altered to meet their needs, you may be
entitled to an award of Disabled Banding Reduction. Any award of disabled banding reduction will result in your full Council Tax bill (including the associated Water or Waste
Water charges) being levied at an amount equivalent to the Valuation Band below the band in which your property has been placed
on the Valuation List.
If your property is empty, or it is only occupied by certain specified classes of person (e.g. students), you may be entitled
to an award of Council Tax Exemption. Any such award of exemption will mean that you do not have to pay any Council Tax or Water or Waste Water charges.
If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to Council Tax Benefit. This is calculated on the basis of your personal and financial circumstances, and it is awarded to help you pay your Council
Tax. It does not cover any Water or Waste Water charges that you may have to pay.