Council Tax Discounts
The full council tax bill assumes that there are two adults
living in a dwelling.
Discounts are awarded in various circumstances and the
available percentages and discount reasons are shown below. Any
discount is shown on the front of this bill
together with a discount code.
Council Tax Discount Codes
|
Discount Code
|
Discount Applied
|
Explanation |
| 01 |
25% |
There is only one resident in the property.
|
| 02 |
25% |
There is more than one resident but only one is counted for
discount purposes |
| 03 |
50% |
The property is a long term empty property which is
substantially unfurnished.
|
| 04 |
50% |
There is more than one resident but no one is counted for
discount purposes.
|
| 05 |
50% |
There is one resident who is not counted for discount
purposes.
|
| 06 |
10% |
The property is furnished but is not the sole or main
residence of any individual.
|
| 07 |
50% |
The property is furnished but cannot be occupied for at least
28 days in the year due to a planning condition.
|
| 08 |
50% |
The property is furnished but the occupier is required to live
elsewhere in tied accommodation.
|
| 09 |
50% |
The council tax bill is for a boat mooring or a caravan
pitch.
|
| 21 |
50% |
The property is a beach hut or beach chalet in Band A and in
the vicinity of a beach.
|
| |
|
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Where discount has been given on the front of your bill and
you have reason to believe that:
- the discount should not have been given,
- the discount should have been given but at a lower
amount,
- there has been a change in circumstances since the bill
has been issued that means the discount is now
incorrect,
you are required to notify the Council within 21
days.
Failure to do so could result in a penalty of £50
being imposed
People in the following groups do not count towards the number
of adults resident in a dwelling:
- full-time students, student nurses, apprentices and Youth
Training trainees
- patients whose permanent sole or main residence is in hospital'
people who are being looked after in care homes
- people who are severely mentally impaired
- people staying in certain hostels or night
shelters
- 18-19 year olds who are at or have just left
school
- careworkers 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 forces and certain international
institutions
- members of religious communities (monks and
nuns)
- people in prison (except those in prison for non-payment
of council tax or a fine)
If you think you may be entitled to a discount and this is not
shown on your bill, you should contact the Council.
If your bill indicates that a discount has been allowed, you
must tell the Council of any change of circumstances which affects
your entitlement. If you fail to do so you may
be required to pay a penalty
Benefit
Council tax benefit ensures that people in receipt of Income
Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance and Guarantee Pension
Credit will normally pay no council tax, and that other people
on low incomes will have their bills reduced.
Local Taxation Team
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
Cumbria LA9 4UD
0845 050 4434