Council tax discounts, exemptions, empty properties and second homes
Depending on your circumstances, it may be possible to get a discount or an exemption on your council tax bill. Please also see our policy on empty properties and second homes.
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Paying the Right Level of Council Tax
A link to information provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding Council Tax
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Council tax single person discount
You can claim 25% off your council tax if you are the only person over 18 who lives in your home.
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Disabled persons reduction
You can get a reduction on your bill if you or someone in your home is ‘substantially and permanently disabled’.
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Council tax exemptions
Some dwellings are exempt from council tax.
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Council tax - empty property notification
Details of discounts and charges on uninhabitable or unoccupied and unfurnished properties including our policy on unoccupied/unfurnished properties which have been empty for two years or more. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE CHANGES TO OUR LONG TERM EMPTY POLICY WITH EFFECT FROM 1APRIL 2020.
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Student exemptions and discounts
As a full time student, you could pay less council tax, depending on who else is living with you.
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Second homes
Details of the second home policy in the Stroud District Council area.
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Severely mentally impaired persons
You, or somebody who lives with you, might be entitled to a discount (or exemption) if you are classed as severely mentally impaired.
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Annexes
You may be able to claim either a discount on your annexe or an exemption if it is classed as a 'granny' annexe.
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Freeman on the Land and Council Tax
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Care Leaver discounts (with effect from 1 April 2019)
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Discounts and exemptions (printable version)