You can claim single person discount if you are the only person over 18 in your home, or the only person over 18 who is counted for council tax purposes (see below for further information). We mean your main home, where you live. You can't get a single person discount for a second home.
Single person discount reduces your bill by 25%.
Certain people can be disregarded for council tax purposes when counting how many adults occupy the property as their sole or main residence.
You will also need to provide supporting documents before we can grant certain discounts.
You can claim single person discount if you are the only person over 18 in your home, or the only person over 18 who is counted for council tax purposes (see below for further information). We mean your main home, where you live. You can't get a single person discount for a second home.
Single person discount reduces your bill by 25%.
Certain people can be disregarded for council tax purposes when counting how many adults occupy the property as their sole or main residence.
You will also need to provide supporting documents before we can grant certain discounts.
Apply for single person discount
Print off the single person discount application form, fill it in and return to us:
If you can't print the form, please call 01283 508030 and we will post one to you.
Cancel single person discount
If a discount was shown on your last bill and you think you may no longer be entitled to it, we need to know.
Print off the cancellation of single person discount form and return it to us:
If you can't print the form, please call 01283 508030 and we will post one to you.
Council Tax Penalties
The Council can impose a penalty if you fail to notify the authority of any changes to your circumstances.
Read more about council tax penalties
Further information
For further information please contact:
Telephone: 01283 508030 - Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm
Email: council.tax@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk
Write to us: Revenues Team, PO Box 8045, Burton upon Trent, DE14 9JG