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Claim a council tax discount or exemption

Use this when your household circumstances qualify for a reduction and the council has not applied it.

Send to Your local council's council tax team · checked 14/09/2026

Have these to hand before you write

  • Council tax account number
  • The date the circumstances started
  • Evidence: student certificate, benefit award letter, or a doctor's certificate where relevant

Suggested subject line

Council tax discount application

Opening lines

I am writing to apply for a council tax discount on my account [ACCOUNT NUMBER] at [YOUR ADDRESS]. I believe I qualify for [DISCOUNT TYPE] from [DATE], and I can provide supporting evidence.

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General information, not legal or financial advice. Check your own contract and current rules before sending.