Reduce, Discount or Exempt Council Tax
There are a number of reasons why your Council Tax payment could be reduced.
You may be entitled to a discount:
- If you / your household are on a low income you may be eligible to receive council tax support
- If you are the only resident in a property
- If the property is empty
- If all, or all but one, of the adult residents can be 'disregarded for discount purposes'
How to Claim
If you have not signed up to self-service and would like to do so, please register for a self-service account:
You can either apply for any of these reliefs, discounts exemptions if you have signed up for self-service or download the form as shown or contact the Council Tax Office: Tel 0300 303 8588 or email customerservices@mendip.gov.uk
Sending Council Tax your Documents
You are able to send queries to the Council Tax team and upload documents:
Council Tax Support
Council Tax Support is a means tested discount to help reduce your council tax bill if you are receiving a low income. For pension age households the rules are set by Central Government; for working age households, by Mendip District Council.
Discretionary Council Tax Reduction
The Council has the discretionary power to reduce the Council Tax liability.
Pay your Council Tax over 12 months
Once we receive your written request (letter or email) we will spread your bill over the remaining monthly instalments.
Sole or Main Residence Questionnaire
Except in certain cases, a property which is deemed to be a second home ie not occupied by anyone as their sole or main residence.
Empty Properties Discount
A property which is empty and unfurnished may be exempt for a period of up to 6 months and certain properties could be completely exempt even if they are occupied (although special conditions apply).
Disabled Person Reduction Discount
People who are severely mentally impaired are not included when working out Council Tax.
Disregarded Adults
Some people will not be counted when looking at the number of adults resident in a property, provided they meet certain conditions.
Annexe Discount
From 1 April 2014 annexes which are used by the occupier of the main house, either as part of the main house, or occupied by a relative of the person living in the main house, will be entitled to a discount of 50% in respect of the council tax payable on the annexe.
Unoccupied Dwellings
Unoccupied dwellings may be exempt from council tax.