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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.