You can apply for a 25% discount on your council tax if both the following apply:
- someone living in your home is a a member of a religious community
- apart from them, only one adult lives in the home
Members of religious communities
For this reduction to apply a member of a religious community is someone who:
- has prayer, contemplation, education and the relief of suffering as their main occupation
- has no income or capital of their own, other than any occupational pension from previous employmentÂ
- is dependent on the religious community for their material needs
We will need to see proof of income.
Tell us someone is a member of religious community
Minister of religion
You may not have to pay any council tax if the property is waiting to be occupied by a minister of religion. The property must be where they will perform their duties.
Tell us a property is being held for a minister of religion
What happens next
After applying you must still pay the amount on your council tax bill until you hear from us.
We'll check every year that you should still get the discount. We may cancel your discount if you don't reply when we contact you.
Tell us about a change
If you no longer qualify or something changes you must tell us within 21 days. You may have to pay a fine if you don't tell us.
Appeals
If we refuse your application and you don't agree with our decision you can appeal. Once we get your appeal we will decide within two months.