Council Tax Discretionary Discount Policy

Application Process

5.1 The application must be made by the person liable to pay council tax or someone the application has given explicit authorisation to act on their behalf.

5.2 The Council may request any reasonable evidence in support of an application including, and not restricted to, the following:

  • The amount of discount being requested (i.e. for a full or part year's Council Tax);
  • The reason for the application;
  • The period of time the discount is to cover;
  • Steps that have been taken to meet and mitigate the Council Tax liability;
  • Individual needs and circumstances;
  • Reasonable evidence in support of the application. This may include, but is not limited to the following
    • Income and expenditure statements.
    • Any help which may be available to applicant from other sources.
    • Any other information in support of the application.