Council Tax: Discounts, exemptions and refunds
Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get a Council Tax discount or exemption.
If you're on a low income or benefits, you could qualify for Council Tax Support (sometimes called Council Tax Reduction).
You can apply for a refund if your Council Tax account is in credit.
The new Policy for Council Tax Discretionary Relief from 1 April 2026 will be added shortly and includes the implementation of an award for residents that are terminally ill and meet the criteria’.
If you're on a low income or benefits, you could qualify for Council Tax Support (sometimes called Council Tax Reduction).
You can apply for a refund if your Council Tax account is in credit.
The new Policy for Council Tax Discretionary Relief from 1 April 2026 will be added shortly and includes the implementation of an award for residents that are terminally ill and meet the criteria’.
Discounts and exemptions
Single person discount
Find out about single person Council Tax discount.
Apprenticeship discount
Find out about the discount you can get if you're on an apprenticeship.
Student discount and exemption
Find out about discounts and exemptions for students.
Care leaver discount
Find out about the Council Tax discount available to Barnet care leavers.
Severe mental impairment discount or exemption
Find out about the severe mental impairment Council Tax discount or exemption.
Exemptions for carers and care workers
Find out about Council Tax exemptions where there is a carer or care worker in the household.
Refunds and other schemes
Get a Council Tax refund if your account is in credit
You can apply for a refund if your Council Tax account is in credit.
Council Tax Support (Reduction)
If you're on a low income or benefits, check if you can apply for Council Tax Reduction.
Occupied properties: other exemption schemes
Find out about exemptions schemes, including for the armed services, visiting service personnel, minors and diplomats.
Unoccupied properties
In some cases, you might not have to pay Council Tax on your property.
Council Tax band reduction for disabled people
Find out about the disabled person's Council Tax band reduction.
Council Tax Discretionary Relief
Discretionary Relief Scheme
You can apply to our Discretionary Relief Scheme if you are experiencing severe financial or personal hardship caused by events outside your control.
Council Tax Discretionary Relief (CTDR) for the terminally ill
From 1 April 2026, residents who are terminally ill may be eligible for Council Tax Discretionary Relief.