Council Tax discounts

You may be eligible for a discount or exemption on your Council Tax.

You will need your Council Tax account number to apply. We may ask for evidence to support your application.

How to apply

You can apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions through the Revenues and Benefits Portal. If you do not already have an account, you will need to register first.

Single person discount

You may be entitled to a 25% discount if:

only 1 adult lives in the property
2 or more people live there, but all except one are 'disregarded'

Apply for single person discount

Discounts for people who are not counted

Some residents are not counted ('disregarded') when we work out how many adults live in a property. If this applies to your household, you may be able to get a discount on your Council Tax bill.

You may be entitled to a 50% discount if:

all residents are disregarded
you need a second home for work
you live in a granny annexe and are related to the main property owner

Residents who may be disregarded include:

If you have adapted your home for a disabled adult or child, your Council Tax may be reduced by 1 band.

Apply for disabled relief

Council Tax exemptions

Unoccupied properties may be exempt if:

they are owned by a charity
the liable person is in prison (PDF, 1106.07 KB)
the person is living in a hospital or care home (PDF, 1113.53 KB)
the liable person has died
the residence is banned by law or planning restriction
the property is held for a minister of religion
the liable person is living somewhere else to receive care
the liable person is living somewhere else to provide care
the last resident was a student
the mortgage provider has taken possession
the liable person is bankrupt
the property is a caravan pitch or boat mooring
the property is an empty annex belonging to an occupied property

Occupied properties may be exempt if:

used as student halls of residence
all residents are student, school or college leavers (PDF, 1115.61 KB)
used for UK armed forces accommodation
used for visiting forces accommodation
all residents are under 18
all residents are severely mentally impaired (PDF, 143.64 KB)
all residents are diplomats and dependents (non-UK citizens)
the liable person lives in the annex of an occupied property

Contact us

If you think you should not be liable for Council Tax, see our information on who has to pay or email revs@enfield.gov.uk. Include your Council Tax number inside angled brackets in the subject line, for example <1234567>.

Important

We may review your Council Tax discount, disregard or exemption from time to time. If we ask for information, you must reply. If you do not, your discount will be removed and you will have to pay the full amount.

It is a criminal offence to claim a reduction you are not entitled to. We will take action against anyone who makes a false claim. You must tell us about any changes that may affect your entitlement to a discount.