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  2. Who is counted as an adult for Council Tax
  3. Discounts and exemptions for full time students
  4. Second homes and empty properties
  5. Get help to pay your Council Tax

A full Council Tax bill assumes two or more adults live in your home. An adult is someone who is 18 or older.

You'll get 25 percent off your bill if you live on your own, or if you are the only adult in your home.

Apply for a Single Person Discount

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