How to apply for a Council Tax single person discount in Sutton
If you live alone in Sutton or Wallington, you could be paying more Council Tax than you need to.
A Council Tax single person discount reduces your bill by 25% if you’re the only adult living in your home.
It’s one of the simplest Council Tax discounts available, but you do need to apply for it. It isn’t necessarily applied automatically when someone moves out or your household circumstances change.
Who qualifies for the 25% discount?
Sutton Council says you may qualify if you’re aged 18 or over and are the only person living in your property.
The property must be your main home, rather than a second property you occasionally occupy.
For example, if your annual Council Tax bill is £2,000, a 25% discount would save you £500 a year.
That’s a worthwhile saving, particularly when household bills continue to put pressure on family budgets.
What if I’m on a low income?
The single person discount is different from the Council Tax Reduction.
The single-person discount is based on the number of adults counted in your household.
Council Tax Reduction is intended to help people on low incomes and is assessed using financial and household circumstances.
Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for Council Tax Reduction and a single-person discount.
Sutton Council has a separate application process for Council Tax Reduction. Sutton Council
Find out about Council Tax Reduction in Sutton
What if my application is refused?
If the Council decides you aren’t eligible, check the reason carefully.
It may be that the Council has different information about who lives at the property, or that further evidence is needed.
If you believe the decision is incorrect, contact the Council Tax team to request an explanation or reconsideration.
A simple check that could save you money
Council Tax is one of those household bills that people often pay without checking whether they’re receiving all the discounts they’re entitled to.
If you live alone, have recently experienced a change in your household or live with someone who may be disregarded for Council Tax purposes, it’s worth checking.
A few minutes spent reviewing your circumstances could make a difference to your annual bill.
Useful link: Sutton Council — Single person discount
If you are a resident of Wallington North and need more assistance, do get in touch with Cllr Sunita Gordon.
