People who are disregarded include:
- full-time students, student nurses, apprentices and youth training trainees
- people caring for someone with a disability, who is not a partner, or child under 18
- patients living in hospitals, care homes, certain hostels or night shelters
- people who have a severe mental impairment
- people aged 18 and 19 years, who are at, or who have just left school
- care workers working for low pay
- members of visiting forces and certain international institutions
- members of religious communities (monks and nuns)
- people in prison (except those in prison for non-payment of council tax, or a fine)
How to apply
To apply for a discount or exemption you will need to create or log in to a High Peak online account. If you don't have one already, click the button below and register. If you already have an account with us you can also log in here.
If you are on a low income, claim certain types of benefits or are unable to work, you may be able to claim Council Tax Reduction
Use our benefits calculator to see if you are eligible to claim.
