Benefits and prison
Council Tax exemption and reduction
You will not count as an adult living in a property for Council Tax if you’re in prison or on remand.
If you’re single
You can apply for your home to be exempt from Council Tax if you’re single, in prison or on remand, and there’s no one living there.
Your home will not be exempt if you’re in prison for not paying Council Tax or a fine for not paying it.
If you’re in a couple
On remand
You can apply or continue to get joint Council Tax Reduction if your partner’s on remand and is expected home in a year or less.
In prison
You can claim or continue to claim joint Council Tax Reduction if your partner’s expected to be in prison for 13 weeks or less – including any time on remand.
Making a new claim
You’ll get a 25% discount off your Council Tax bill if your partner’s going to be absent for more than 13 weeks and you’re the only adult in the property. You may be able to apply for Council Tax Reduction if you do not already get it.