Council tax - discounts and reductions

Single persons discount

Who is eligible for single persons discount and how to claim.

Empty or second property discount

How your property may be eligible for empty property discount and how to claim.

Council tax exemption

How you or your property may be eligible for an exemption and how to claim.

Apply for students' Council tax discount or exemption

If you are a student, complete our online form to apply for discount or exemption from Council tax. You should only apply for a Council tax discount/exemption from City of Edinburgh Council if you live within the Edinburgh area. If you live elsewhere, you should apply to the relevant local authority.

Disabled persons band reduction

Who is eligible for disabled persons reduction and how to claim.

Change in your circumstances

If you have had a change of circumstances that may affect how much Council tax you pay, you must tell the Council straight away.

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Council tax and Housing benefit

If you have a low income you may be eligible for benefit to help pay your Council tax or rent.

Council tax energy efficiency discount scheme

You can get a one-off discount of £50 on your Council tax if you install either cavity wall or loft insulation, or £75 if you install both, through our scheme.

Scottish Government information on Council tax

Find information leaflets which explain the Council tax system.