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Council Tax discount applications

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  1. Single Person discount
  2. Student discount
  3. Students with a non-British partner or dependant
  4. Severe Mental Impairment discount for council tax
  5. Disabled persons relief
  6. Discounts for annexes
  7. Discount for a resident in a nursing or care home
  8. Discount for Apprentices
  9. Hospital patient discount
  10. Youth training discount
  11. You are here: Job related second home discount
  12. Person in detention or prison discount
  13. Council tax discounts for people providing care
  14. Council Tax - Class B Exemption (Empty Property owned by a Charitable Organisation)

Job related second home discount

If you are required to live elsewhere due to a condition of your contract of employment you may be eligible for a 50% discount on a substantially furnished second property in Rotherham where

  • The property is provided to you, or to your spouse/civil partner, because of your employment and it is necessary for proper performance of duties (as stated in your employment contract) i.e. tied accommodation.
  • The property is occupied as a residence from which you, or your spouse/civil partner, perform the duties of a Minister of any religious denomination.

In order to award the discount we require a copy of the relevant parts of any employment contract or agreement that confirms the provision of the property to you or your spouse/civil partner and the requirement to occupy it.

If you do not already have a copy of your contract you should obtain it before you proceed with your application

If your application is successful, your discount will be reviewed annually.

Apply for a Job Related Second Home Discount

Job Related Discount – Living in Armed Forces Accommodation

If you are required to reside in armed forces accommodation as a condition of your contract of employment you may be eligible for a 50% discount on a second property in Rotherham.

In order to award the discount we require:

  • Contract of employment showing accommodation provided for the purpose of carrying out your duties.
  • Evidence of your military posting
  • Evidence of Contribution in lieu of Council Tax (CILOCT) deductions

If your application is successful, your discount will be reviewed annually.

Apply for a Job Related Discount- Living in Armed Forces accommodation

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