Discounts for persons in detention
A 25% discount is available where only one adult lives in a
property, but also where the second or all other adults are
detained in prison. This is because they are not counted for
Council Tax purposes. If the only person who lives in a property
has been detained in prison, an exemption applies.
A person is in detention and not counted for
Council Tax purposes if:
a) he/she is detained in prison, hospital or
any other place by the order of the court; b) he/she is detained
and awaiting deportation
c) he/she is detained under the Mental Health Acts; or
d) he/she is detained by the army, navy or airforce for a period
exceeding 48 hours provided he/she is not held in custody under
open arrest.
It should be noted that people who have been
temporarily discharged are still treated as detained.
If, however, a person is detained for
non-payment of the Council Tax or a fine they are not treated as
detained.
Allerdale Borough Council
