Council Tax - Discount
(Also known as: discounts, reductions, )
Council tax discounts may be granted in special circumstances.
Contact Details:
Address: Local Taxation Service,
Civic Centre,
Southampton,
Postcode: SO14 7LD
Telephone: 023 8083 2349
Email: council.tax@southampton.gov.uk
Fax: 023 8083 2144
Details of service:
The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are two adults living in the dwelling. If only one person lives in a property they will be entitled to a 25% discount. Certain people are disregarded when counting the number of people in the property.
These are: -
Children under 18.
Persons over 18 for whom child benefit is still being paid.
Certain school leavers under the age of 20 and who have finished a full-time course between 1 May and 31 October.
People with severe mental impairment who are in receipt of certain benefits.
Qualifying students.
Certain YTS trainees under the age of 25.
Student nurses.
Certain apprentices.
Long-term/permanent hospital patients.
Certain people resident in residential care homes, nursing homes or mental nursing home/hostel.
Most persons in prison.
Certain care workers.
Second Home Discount
A 10% discount will apply if
- a property is no-one's main home or if
- a property is vacant but furnished between lets.
If you want more information about discounts, contact the council tax office.
We will make regular checks to see if you should still get an discount.
Last updated: 7 November 2006
