'I'm a debt expert - the list of households who can get council tax discounts'
If there is one adult and one person classed as severely mentally impaired in the home, the severely mentally impaired person doesn't count.That means if you are a single parent living with two children aged 17, you could be eligible for a 25% discount.
The rules can get complicated, but Jonathan said it's worth applying if you think you might be eligible. Plus, you can get discretionary relief too, which is when council's offer help to people suffering from hardship due to exceptional circumstances.
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