Disregarded adults
Some people are not counted ('disregarded') when working out how many people live in your home.
This means you might be able to apply for a discount on your Council Tax bill.
You're disregarded if you're:
- under 18 years old
- on certain apprentice schemes
- 18 or 19 years old and in full-time education
- a full-time student at college or university
- under 25 years old and get funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency
- a student nurse
- a foreign language assistant registered with the British Council
- severely mentally impaired
- a live-in carer for someone who is not your partner, spouse, or child under 18
- a diplomat
Discount levels:
- if all adults are disregarded, there's a 50% discount
- if all but one adult is disregarded, there's a 25% discount
- if there are two of more adults who are not disregarded, there is no discount
If you're awarded this discount, it will stay on your account until there's a change to your circumstances which means you're no longer entitled.
How to apply
Send your completed form to localtaxation@rutland.gov.uk or post to: Local Taxation, Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HP.
Disregarded adults discount - link document - Application Form