Single Person Discount Review
We are working with a partner organisation to identify cases where a Single Person Discount is being claimed and more than one adult is living at an address.
About the Review
Each year local authorities nationwide receive a high volume of applications for Single Person Discount. Sadly some of these applications are not genuine and just like benefit cheats these people are falsely claiming reductions in their bills. We are committed to reviewing reductions to ensure the correct entitlement is awarded. Legislation exists which allows Council Tax cheats to be prosecuted in the same way that benefit cheats are; through the court system and made to pay back the money they owe.
Checks will be made to ensure everyone who claims the discount is genuine. However, occasionally circumstances may not be so easy to explain. To help in these situations we have included the most frequently asked questions (PDF, 187 KB)(opens new window) that can arise throughout this review period.
What should you do now?
Please confirm your current circumstances by clicking on the Single Person Discount Review link below. To access your form you will need to enter your unique PIN, Council Tax account number and postcode. You can find this information in the letter or email we have sent to you.
You can complete your Single Person Discount Review online.