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.