If a dependant relative lives in your annex

If your property has an annex, it's exempt from Council Tax if:

  • the person who lives there is a dependant relative
  • it's the sole or main home of the dependant relative

Check who counts as a relative.

Who can apply

You can apply if you're liable to pay Council Tax for the main house and your dependant relative is either:

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

What you need to apply

You’ll need your 8-digit Council Tax account number. It’s shown at the top of your most recent Council Tax bill. 

The form may ask you to upload proof that you're eligible for a discount. 

Proof we need

We need a letter confirming your dependant relative's condition. This must be from a qualified professional, for example, a doctor. 

Apply 

You must answer all the questions on the form even if you know which discount you’re applying for.