Council tax checker in under a minute
This quick wizard asks only the questions that affect eligibility, then shows the most likely discounts, exemptions, or next routes to apply.
Quick eligibility wizard
Built for recent movers: fewer questions, no account required, and links straight to official apply routes.
Where is the property?
Council tax rules differ by nation. Choose the property's nation, not your previous address.
Result preview
Answer the questions on the left and your likely routes will appear here.
This checker is guidance only and not a legal determination. Your local council makes the final decision and may request evidence.
Council tax checker questions
Why does the checker ask for counted adults instead of household size?
Council Tax discounts depend on how many adults are counted, not just how many people live in the home. Some adults are disregarded for Council Tax purposes, which can change the discount.
Can I get more than one form of support?
Sometimes, yes. A household can qualify for a discount or exemption and still be eligible for means-tested Council Tax Reduction. The council will calculate the final bill under local rules.
Does this checker handle second homes and empty homes exactly?
It identifies that second-home or empty-home rules apply and points to official routes. Premiums and exceptions vary by council and nation, so final outcomes must be confirmed locally.
I recently moved in. Can relief be backdated?
Some councils can backdate discounts or reductions from when eligibility started, but the policy varies. Apply promptly and include your move-in date and evidence.
Policy source notes
- GOV.UK Council Tax guidance pages (including who has to pay, student discounts, disabled discounts, and second-home/empty-home rules) were reviewed on 13 May 2026.
- GOV.UK apply routes for Council Tax discounts and Council Tax Reduction were reviewed on 13 May 2026.
- mygov.scot Council Tax discounts and empty/second-home guidance was reviewed with last-updated date 1 April 2026.
- GOV.WALES council tax discounts/disregards/exemptions page was reviewed with last-updated date 17 March 2026.