You could get 50% off Council Tax at a UK property you live in for work.

It only applies if you're liable for Council Tax at another property in the UK.

There must be a direct link between your work and the property, for example, if you're a caretaker, pub landlord or school teacher. The discount will not apply if you have a second property near where you work, but you do not do your job from there.

You'll need to apply for a discount or exemption. You will not get it automatically.

You must pay Council Tax while you wait for us to decide if you're eligible for a discount. If you do not pay, we'll start the Council Tax recovery process.

Who can apply

You can apply if you must live in job-related accommodation because:

  • it's necessary for the proper performance of the duties of your job that you live there
  • it's provided for the better performance of your duties and it's standard for your employers to provide it
  • it's part of special arrangements to protect you against a threat to your security

If you're a director of the company that provides the accommodation

The first 2 points in the previous list will not apply unless:

  • you're employed as a full-time working director
  • the company is non-profit making and does not carry on a trade
  • holding investments or other property is not the company's main purpose
  • the company is a charity

What you need to apply

You'll need to fill in and send us the application form with proof that you're eligible for the discount.

Proof we need

A copy of your employment contract confirming:

  • that your employer provides the accommodation
  • why you must live there

Apply

Download and fill in the application form:

Living in job-related accommodation Council Tax discount form
PDF ‐ 55.59 KB

Send your application by post or email to:

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Revenues Service
The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street
London SE18 6HQ

Email: counciltax@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

What happens next

It can take up to 21 days for us to process your application and decide if you're eligible.

We may ask you for more proof.

If you're eligible for the exemption, we'll send you an updated bill.

You must tell us within 21 days about any change in your circumstances that may affect your entitlement to a discount or exemption. If you do not tell us, you could get a £70 fixed penalty.

If we decide you're not eligible, you can appeal our decision.