Glasgow City Council tax reduction or exemption - who is eligible and how to apply

If eligible, you could benefit from a Council Tax discount, exemption or reduction. But who is eligible and how can you apply? Here is what you need to know.

• 11:03, 26 JAN 2023

If you are unemployed, on a low income or something has recently happened, you may be eligible to claim a council tax reduction.

The amount you receive will depend on your income and circumstances.

Although you will get a reduction, if eligible, on your council tax bill, your water and waste water charges will remain, according to Glasgow City Council.

So, who can apply and what is the process? Here is what you need to know.

Who can apply for Glasgow Council Tax reduction?

You can only apply if you are the person who pays council tax for the property.

What types of council tax reductions are there to apply for?

• All Occupiers Under 18 Exemption
• Disabled Person's Reduction
• Estate of Deceased Person Exemption
• Prohibited from Occupation Exemption
• Long Term Hospitalisation Exemption or Discount
• Major Repair or Structural Alteration Exemption
• People Who Provide Care or Are Cared For Exemption
• Property Previously Occupied by Students Exemption
• Unoccupied and Unfurnished Properties Exemption
• Severely Mentally Impaired Exemption or Discount
• Single Persons Discount
• Student Exemption or Discount
• Resident Carer Discount
• Unoccupied Properties
• Council Tax Energy Efficiency Discount Scheme
• Young People Leaving Care
• Apprentice discount
• Persons from Ukraine Exemption/Discount

You can read more about discounts here.

How to apply for Glasgow Council Tax reduction

Glasgow City Council ask that you apply using their Council Tax Reduction application.

Once you submit your application, they will be in contact you to let you know if you qualify.

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What proof is needed for the Glasgow Council Tax reduction?

The level of evidence you need to provide depends on your income and circumstances.

They may ask you for the following evidence to support your application:

• You (and your partner's) identity and National Insurance number
• Where you live
• Your rent
• You (and your partner's) income
• Savings & investments (you may still qualify even if you have savings)
• Occupational pension (and partner's)
• The circumstances of other people who live with you

Glasgow City Council warn: "Please do not delay in applying for benefit whilst waiting for any of the information listed above.

"We only accept original documents. We will retain any original documents provided for 6 weeks prior to them being securely disposed of. If you require your original documents returned to you, you must request this when submitting the documents or within the 6 week period."

If rejected for a Glasgow Council Tax reduction, can you appeal?

If you are not happy with the decision made, you can seek an independent ruling from the Council Tax Reduction Review Panel who will conduct a further review which can only be requested after they have carried out an internal review.