Texts and emails from us about late payments

We will be texting or emailing residents who are late paying their Council Tax. This communication is genuine but if you’d like reassurance you can log in to check your online account or pay online. There is no need to contact us if you've already paid.

Annexes and Council Tax

If the resident of the annex is a dependant relative

An annex is exempt from Council Tax if it:

  • forms part of a single property including at least one other dwelling
  • is the sole or main residence of a dependant relative (of the resident in the main dwelling)

These sorts of properties are often known as “granny annexes.”

Who is eligible

A relative is regarded as dependant if they are aged:

  • 65 or over
  • under 65 where they are severely mentally impaired
  • under 65 but substantially and permanently disabled

Information and evidence required

We will need to know the occupiers:

  • name
  • date of birth
  • relation to the occupiers of the main house

Apply for an exemption

You can make an application online.

Apply now