Religious Communities Council Tax discount

Ministers of religious communities

If you are a Minister of Religion the owner of your home pays the Council Tax. This may be you if you are the owner.

If a property is empty until a new Minister of Religion moves in it is exempt from Council Tax.

You can apply online using the link below.

Apply for a Council Tax property exemption

Members of religious communities

Members of a religious community are disregarded from paying Council Tax if your main work is classed as prayer, contemplation, education or the relief of suffering.

You can apply for a disregarded person discount online using the link below.

Apply for a Council Tax discount

Alternatively you can contact the Council Tax team for paper copies of these forms.