Council tax reductions for tied or job related accommodation

Entitlement

You may get a 50% discount if you:

• are required to live in a property as part of your job but your main residence is elsewhere
• have left a property unoccupied because you must live elsewhere as part of your job

The discount may be applied to either property depending on your circumstances.

Apply for a discount

• Download an application form [DOCX - 40KB]

You will need to provide information on:

• your council tax account
• your name and contact details
• the property you live in
• the property you are claiming a reduction for
• any relevant dates of occupation
• evidence to support your claim

You can also call 030 33 33 3005 or visit one of our customer service centres .

What happens next

We aim to deal with applications within 14 days of receiving all of the relevant information. Your account will be updated as soon as a decision is made.

Changes in your circumstances

You should always let us know if your circumstances change for any reason.

• Call 030 33 33 3005 or visit one of  our customer service centres .