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When we work out Council Tax bills, we assume that there are at least two adults living in the property. An adult is anyone who is 18 years old or over.
If there are fewer than two adults then you may qualify for a discount. The discounts are:
It is important to note that your Council Tax bill does not increase if there are more than two adults.
If you think you qualify for any of the following discounts please read and fill in an application form.
then you qualify for single person discount.
If you qualify, you will get 25% discount off your Council Tax bill.
If you already get Council Tax benefit, then your 25% discount will be taken off the full amount of your Council Tax, and your benefit entitlement will be worked out again, based on the reduced amount.
then you will qualify for a discount.
Please note that you will get a six-month Council Tax exemption if your property is unfurnished, as long as there has been someone in occupation after any previous exemption.
If you qualify you will get six months, followed by the full charge for an unfurnished property. For a furnished property you will get 10% discount.
Count the number of adults in the property who normally live there. Do not include any people on the list below. If the final number is one or none then you may qualify.
The following people are disregarded, and so, do not have to pay Council Tax:
If you qualify, the level of discount depends on whether your 'final count' is one or none.
If you are shown as the liable person, even though you may be disregarded, you will still be responsible for paying the bill.
There is one special case where the above does not apply. This is where the liable person (and all the other adults living in the dwelling) is disregarded because they are severely mentally impaired. In this case the dwelling may become exempt from Council Tax.
If you have a change in circumstances, you must tell us straight away as it may affect your discount.
Also, each year we will send you a certificate to fill in to confirm that your circumstances have not changed.
If you do not agree with our decision you have the right to appeal.
You can get advice by contacting the Revenues office
Revenues Office
E-mail:
council.tax@thanet.gov.uk
Tel: 01843 577558
(from 9am to 5.30pm)
Fax: 01843 577532
or Visit our offices