Local Council Tax 202625% Single Person Discount100% Student Exemption
Council Tax Single Person Discount Calculator
Calculate your 25% Council Tax Single Person Discount savings if you live alone as the sole adult in your property.
Single Occupant Discount Estimator
Compute annual council tax savings based on household composition
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Enter total bill before any discountsCouncil Tax Discount Result:
Discount Rate
25%
Statutory DiscountAnnual Cash Savings
£450
Total SavingsNet Bill Payable
£1350
Billed AnnuallyDisregarded Persons for Council Tax
If other occupants fall into these categories, they are disregarded, allowing you to claim the 25% discount.
| Occupant Category | Disregard Status | Resulting Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time University Students | Fully Disregarded | 25% discount if 1 non-student; 100% if all students |
| Live-in Carers (35+ hrs/wk) | Fully Disregarded | Qualifies for 25% single person discount |
| Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI) | Fully Disregarded | Qualifies for 25% discount or 100% SMI exemption |
| Apprentices & Youth Trainees | Disregarded | Qualifies for 25% single person discount |
How to Claim & Duty to Notify
Apply via Local Council Website
Submit a Single Person Discount form online through your council's portal. Discounts can be backdated.
21-Day Change Notification
You must notify your council within 21 days if another adult moves in, or face a £70 penalty fine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Single Person Discount provides an automatic 25% reduction on your total annual Council Tax bill if you live alone as the only adult aged 18 or over.
Adults who are full-time university students, live-in carers, apprentice workers, or severely mentally impaired individuals are disregarded for Council Tax purposes, allowing the property to claim the 25% single person discount or 100% exemption.
You must apply directly through your local council (local authority) website or billing department. Discounts can usually be backdated to when you became the sole occupant.
Local councils can charge up to 100% extra council tax (200% total bill) for homes empty over 1 year, 200% extra (300% total) for homes empty 5+ years, and 300% extra for homes empty 10+ years.
Failing to notify your council when another adult moves in can result in an automatic £70 penalty fine plus back-dated repayment of all falsely claimed discounts.