If you're:
- the only person over 18 in your home, or;
- the only person over 18 who is counted for council tax
you can claim the single person's discount.
Check who is not counted for council tax
A Single Person Discount reduces your bill by 25%.
In some circumstances you can get more money off, or even pay no council tax at all. For example, if you are a student on your own.
Visit Other exemptions from council tax and Money off council tax for Students for more information.
If you live with full-time students Use the money off for students and people who live with students form instead.
If you want to tell us that a property is empty, including if you are a landlord reporting an empty property, use this empty property form instead.
You can also ask to cancel a single person discount with this form: