Council Tax discount for members of religious communities

If you are a member of a religious community and apart from you there is only 1 adult living in your home, you can apply for a 25% discount on your Council Tax.

If you live on your own, you will be entitled to a 50% discount off your Council Tax bill.

To count as a member of a religious community, you must depend on the religious community for your material needs such as food and clothing. You cannot have any income or capital of your own, except a pension from a former job. Your religious community must be mainly involved in:

• prayer or contemplation
• education
• caring or similar charitable work.

If you think this discount may apply to you, please complete a general enquiry form.

The information provided is intended as guidance only and is not a full statement of the law. 

There are various discounts that you may be able to claim to reduce your bill. If you claim a discount and your circumstances change you must let us know within 21 days of the change or face a penalty.