Religious Communities

A Church in Arnold A person is disregarded for Council tax purposes if s/he is a member of a religious community where:

The principal occupation of the community consists of prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering, or any combination of the of these (contemplation is spiritual meditation);
and s/he has no income or capital of his/her own and is dependant on the community to provide for his/her material needs.

In considering whether or not the individual has any income the authority should disregard any pension or pensions from former employment.

Empty properties

A dwelling will be exempt from Council Tax where it is unoccupied and held for the purpose of being available for occupation by a minister of religion as a residence from which to perform the duties of his/her office. (For example: Vicarage)

How to apply

There is no application form specifically for this exemption and discount and details can be taken over the telephone, email, in person or in writing.