The full Council Tax bill assumes that there are 2 adults living in a home. If only one adult lives in a property (as their main home) the bill will be reduced by 25%.
If a dwelling is unoccupied and unfurnished, the bill may be reduced by 100% for up to six months, then 50% thereafter. If a dwelling is unoccupied and furnished e.g. a second home, the bill will be reduced by 10%.
Certain people are not counted when looking at the number of adult residents in a dwelling if they meet certain conditions:
If your bill shows that we have given you a discount, you must tell us straight away about any change in your circumstances that could affect your discount. If you do not tell us you could be liable to pay a penalty of £50. If you continue to fail to provide the correct information you may be liable to pay a further penalty of £200.
Single person living alone in a property - application form (PDF)
Full time students, non-British spouses/dependants of students and student nurses - application form (PDF)
Apprentices and Youth Training trainees - application form (PDF)
Patients resident in hospital - application form (PDF)
People who are being looked after in care homes - application form (PDF)
People who have an enduring mental illness - application form (PDF)
People staying in certain hostels or night shelters - application form (PDF)
18 and 19 year olds who are at or have just left school
Care workers working for low pay, usually for charities
People caring for someone with a disability who is not a spouse, partner or child under 18 - application form (PDF)
Members of visiting overseas 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) - application form (PDF)
Diplomats and members of international organisations who's headquarters are in the UK.
If you think you may be entitled to a discount and this is not shown on your bill you can either complete an application form or contact Carlisle City Council on 01228 817200.
If your bill shows that an exemption or discount has been allowed and your circumstances have changed you must tell Carlisle City Council straight away.
