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.