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Council tax discounts: Outline
The amount of Council Tax that is paid depends on the valuation band the property is in and the number of people aged 18 or over living in the property. Discounts are provided in certain circumstances to Council Tax.
Read the full list of qualifying discounts for further information.
Online services:
Live Alone (Single Adult Occupant)
Second Home Discount (Unoccupied/Furnished)
Student, including the spouse or dependant of certain foreign students
Student Nurse
Persons under 20 who have recently left school or college
18 Years old receiving Child Benefit
Apprentices
Severally Mentally Impaired Persons
Persons detained except those in prison for non-payment of a fine or Council tax
Youth training trainees under 25 years old
Member of religious communities
Long-term patients in a hospital or home
Availability
Contact Burnley One Stop Shop, is open Mon Tue Thurs & Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Wed 10.00am - 5.00pm.
Common Questions
- DISCOUNT - Can I backdate by claim for a council tax exemption or discount?
- DISCOUNT - Do I qualify for a Council Tax discount?
- DISCOUNT - I am a single parent and my son is 18, but I am still receiving child benefit for him. Do I still get a discount?
- DISCOUNT - I am going away for a while and will be leaving my property empty. Will I still have to pay?
- DISCOUNT - I am going to work abroad for the next two years. My wife will be remaining in our house in Burnley. Will she receive single occupancy discount?
- DISCOUNT - I live alone. Do I qualify for a reduction of Council Tax?
- DISCOUNT - I live and work abroad. Why do I have to pay council tax for my property in Burnley?
- DISCOUNT - My father has come to live at our address, because he is elderly. We have blocked off an extension on our house, so that he has his independence .He has his own front door, but can contact us if he needs to. What do we do about the Council Tax?
- DISCOUNT - What evidence do I need to supply with my application for council tax discount?
- DISCOUNT - I am disabled. Do I have to pay Council Tax?
Further Information
Contact: Contact Burnley - Revenues
Email: localtaxation@burnley.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 425011
Fax: 01282 477218
Visit: http://www.burnley.gov.uk/counciltax 9 , Parker Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2BJPID No: 59
