Council Tax Single Person Discount Calculator
See the annual and monthly saving from the nationally set 25% discount, using your own council's Band D charge.
Valuation date: 1 April 1991
Search and pick your council to use its actual published Band D rate instead of the England average.
Default is England's 2026-27 average (£2,392.00). Search for your council above, or enter its rate directly.
From 1 April 2025, English councils can charge up to 100% premium on second homes and long-term empty properties; higher tiers apply for properties empty 5+ years.
Annual bill
Band D charged at 1.0000 × Band D
Monthly (10 instalments)
Default April-January payment plan
Monthly (12 instalments)
If you request it from your council
| Band | Value at 1 April 1991 | Ratio | Annual @ £2,392.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | £0.00 – £40,000.00 | 0.6667 | £1,594.67 |
| Band B | £40,001.00 – £52,000.00 | 0.7778 | £1,860.44 |
| Band C | £52,001.00 – £68,000.00 | 0.8889 | £2,126.22 |
| Band D | £68,001.00 – £88,000.00 | 1.0000 | £2,392.00 |
| Band E | £88,001.00 – £120,000.00 | 1.2222 | £2,923.56 |
| Band F | £120,001.00 – £160,000.00 | 1.4444 | £3,455.11 |
| Band G | £160,001.00 – £320,000.00 | 1.6667 | £3,986.67 |
| Band H | Over £320,000.00 | 2.0000 | £4,784.00 |
Who counts as one adult?
The test is the number of adults aged 18 or over who count for Council Tax, not simply the number of people at the address. Your local council decides eligibility and handles applications.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Council Tax single person discount?
The discount is 25% of the Council Tax bill when only one countable adult lives in the home. A full bill assumes at least two countable adults.
Can I qualify if another adult lives with me?
Possibly. Some adults are disregarded for Council Tax, including many full-time students and certain carers. If everyone else in the home is disregarded, the remaining countable adult may receive the 25% discount.
Does the discount apply automatically?
No. Apply to your local council and tell it if your circumstances change. The council can ask for evidence and review an existing discount.
Does this apply in Northern Ireland?
No. Northern Ireland uses domestic rates rather than Council Tax, so this calculator covers England, Wales and Scotland.
Official source
GOV.UK — Paying the right level of Council TaxRelated Calculators
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Band value ranges for England, Scotland and Wales, the statutory proportions of Band D, and the average charge by band.
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