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Religious Communities

You may be entitled to a Council Tax discount if a resident in the property is a member of a religious community.

To qualify the person must:

  • be a member of a religious community, and
  • have no income or capital of their own.

A religious community is one whose principal occupation is prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering or any combination of these.

Note: If all residents in the property are members of a religious community the owner will be held liable for the Council Tax with entitlement to a 50% discount.

 

How to apply:

To apply you should complete and return the religious communities application form. (PDF, 65 KB)(opens new window)