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If you have a question about registering to vote or arranging a postal or proxy vote for the upcoming Ash Neighbourhood Planning Referendum, please call the Electoral Services Team on 07748 886624. Please note: this number is only for questions relating to voting at this referendum. The team answering cannot assist with any other matters.

Members of religious communities

What you need to know

An adult living in your household is not counted for council tax if they are a member of a religious community.

A person qualifies if:

  • their main occupation is prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering
  • they have no income or capital of their own. Other than any occupational pension from previous employment
  • they are dependent on the religious community for their material needs

If a member of a religious community is not counted for council tax and they:

  • live with one other person who is counted for council tax you'll get 25% discount off your bill.

If all the members of your household are members of a religious community, the discount will be 50% off your bill.