People living in a care home, hospital or prison
You might be able to get discount on your council tax bill if someone in your household is in a care home, hospital, or in prison.
People in hospital or care home
You can get a discount if someone in your household:
- is living in a hospital or registered care home
- does not intend to return to the household
You cannot get a discount if two or more adults also live in the household.
If the person was the only adult living at the property and this is now empty you can apply for a council tax exemption.
If you own a hostel, you must be providing care or treatment for someone who needs it. This is because of old age, physical or mental disability, alcohol or drug dependency or mental illness.
How to apply
You'll need:
- your council tax reference number
- name and address of hospital, care home or hostel
Apply for a discount for people in hospital or care home
Prisoners
You may be able to get a discount or exemption if a person who normally lives at your address is:
- on remand or in prison
- being held in a hospital or other place on mental health grounds because of a court order
- being held under immigration law
You cannot apply for this discount if:
- the person went to prison because they did not pay their council tax
- two or more adults live in the household
If the person was the only adult living at the property and this is now empty you can apply for a council tax exemption.
How to apply
You'll need
- your council tax reference number
- name and address of prison
- prisoner number
If your situation changes
You must contact us if the situation for the person you care for changes or you are no longer caring for them.
