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Allerdale Borough Council,
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Workington,
Cumbria,
CA14 3YJ

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Council tax discounts

Council tax and council servicesDiscounts are a fundamental feature of Council Tax and they apply in various circumstances. Where there is only one adult resident in the property (or only one adult is counted - see below*) a 25% discount applies. If a furnished property is no-one's main residence a 10% discount applies. Unfurnished and unoccupied properties receive an exemption of up to six months, followed by a 50% discount.
Where another property is occupied as tied accommodation, a second home receives 50% discount. This covers circumstances where the taxpayer is bound, perhaps by a contract of employment, to occupy premises as part of their duties.
Chalets receive a 50% discount if they are only able to be occupied for part of the year.
*With regard to discounts, people in the following groups do not count towards the number of adults resident in a dwelling:

(If all of the occupants fall into any of these groups then a 50% discount or even a full exemption may apply)


Electronic forms

Electronic forms can be completed and submitted online, with no paper involved, which is not only our preferred method; it's kinder to the environment as well.

Contact Information

For more information please contact Council Tax.

Telephone Number 01900 702530

last updated Thursday, April 24, 2008