Foreign Diplomat Council Tax Discount
Properties which are the sole residence of foreign diplomats may be eligible for a Council Tax exemption.
To qualify:
- diplomats must not be a permanent resident in the United Kingdom (UK)
- the property must be the main home in the UK*
* There is no exemption for second homes
The property will be exempt even if someone else who is a British Citizen is living there.
We will contact the Foreign Office to check diplomatic status.
Apply for a Council Tax exemption
You can apply online using the link below.
Apply for a foreign diplomat property exemtion
Apply for a discount if you are a Landlord letting a home to a foreign diplomat
If you are sub-letting part of your home to a diplomat you can apply for a discount of 25 per cent.
You can use the self-service portal to tell us about a change in tenancy at the link below.