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Allerdale Borough Council
Allerdale House
Workington
Cumbria CA14 3YJ
Tel: 01900 702702
Fax: 01900 702507
Email: enquiries@allerdale.gov.uk

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Allerdale Borough Council,
Allerdale House,
Workington,
Cumbria,
CA14 3YJ

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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.

What are the conditions for a prisoner not being counted?

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.

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.

Council Tax Discount Application Form

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