Councillors have voted not to support an increase in Council Tax for those living in the higher E-H bands.
22.08.2023 - 12:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Many people living with a student could be eligible for a special council tax reduction, potentially saving thousands of pounds a year.
Certain discounts can be applied to your council tax depending on the type of people living in the household. Full time students can be considered for a discount on their council tax as long as their course lasts one year and includes 21 study hours a week.
Both full-time and part-time student nurses can also claim this discount, however, only a handful of councils will allow the discount for part-time student nurses. If the student is living with a parent or any other adult, they may still be able to get a partial discount on their council tax for that home, however, the adult must meet certain criteria in some cases.
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For example, adults who have a 'severe mental illness' (SMI) which can include a wide range of illnesses or disabilities such as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's do not have to pay council tax. Similarly, live-in carers who look after someone who isn't their spouse, or child under 18, who is also claiming a qualifying benefit for 35 hours a week on average do not have to pay council tax.
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Here's a breakdown of the discounts you could receive depending on your household's living situation:
It's important to note that a council tax discount is not applied automatically and you must inform your local council that you believe you are eligible for a discount. If you simply ignore your council tax payments because you believe you don't have to pay it without telling the council, you will
Councillors have voted not to support an increase in Council Tax for those living in the higher E-H bands.
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