Second homes and annexes
Most second or additional homes are charged the full amount of council tax. But there are sometimes discounts for annexes and second homes related to your job.
Second homes
If you’ve to live in a second home for your job, you can get a 50% discount for it.
There must be a direct link between your work and the property. For example you're a caretaker, landlord of a pub or schoolmaster.
You cannot get a single person discount for your second home. You can only claim it for your main residence.
Who can apply?
You can get discount if:
- you live in and pay council tax for a property which your employer needs you to occupy
- you're responsible for council tax on a second furnished property
You cannot get a discount if your second home is:
- just to shorten your journey to work
- a holiday home
- used for personal convenience
How to apply
You'll need:
- your council tax reference number
- evidence from your employer confirming your second home is related to your job
Apply for a second home for your job discount
Annexe
You can get a discount if your home has an annexe to a main property.
Who can apply?
You may be able to get a discount on the council tax on your annexe. It must be within the grounds of your main house and either:
- being used by someone who lives in the main home
- lived in by relatives. Cousins do not count
You may not have to pay any council tax for your annexe if:
- it is lived by a relative who is over 65, severely mentally impaired or disabled and the annexe is their main home
- it is empty and cannot be rented out because of planning conditions
How to apply
You'll need:
- your council tax reference number
- names of all adults living in the property
- supporting documents e.g. birth certificate or award letter for the allowance awarded
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.
