The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are two adults living in a dwelling. If only one adult lives in a dwelling (as their main home), the Council Tax bill will be reduced by 25%. If a dwelling is no-one's main home, the bill will be reduced by 10%. This can apply to empty dwellings and second homes.
Certain people are not counted (they are in effect invisible) when looking at the number of adult residents in a dwelling if they meet certain conditions:
- full-time students, non-British spouses / dependants of students, student nurses, apprentices and Youth Training trainees
- patients resident in hospital
- people who are being looked after in care homes
- people who have a chronic mental health condition
- people staying in certain hostels or night shelters
- 18 and 19 year olds who are at or have just left school
- care workers working for low pay, usually for charities
- people caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, partner or child under 18
- members of visiting overseas forces and certain international institutions
- members of religious communities for example monks and nuns
- people in prison (except those in prison for non-payment of Council Tax or a fine)
- diplomats and members of international organisations head quartered in the UK.
If you think you may be entitled to a discount and this is not shown on your bill print and complete one of the following forms:
Alternatively you can contact the Local Taxation Team at the address below.
If your bill shows that a discount has been allowed and your circumstances have changed you must tell the Council straight away. If you do not you could be liable to pay a penalty of £50. If you continue to fail to provide the correct information you may be liable to pay a further penalty of £200.
For further information:
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Contact: Local Taxation Team
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Address: Revenues and Benefits Section, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7QF
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Telephone: 01768 212216 / 212242
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Email: counciltax@eden.gov.uk
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Fax: 01768 890470
