Single Person Discount is a 25% discount on your council tax bill. You can use this form to apply for or cancel the discount.
If you provide an email address we will send you a receipt.
To apply you must be over 18 years old and the only person resident in the property over the age of 18.
* Tell us the full names of all adult members of your household that have moved out.
In order to qualify for the discount, the move must be permanent. If you are applying due to a person(s) vacating the property to work away from home or any other temporary basis, please contact customer services on 03000 264 000.
* To cancel your discount tell us the full names of all adults moving in with you.
Provide as much infomation as possible and your contact details, to help us process your change in circumstances.
Data Protection
In line with data protection laws, we may share the information you give us with other council teams if they need it to carry out their duties, or with other relevant authorities to prevent or detect fraud or other crimes.
To read our council tax privacy notice about how we use your personal data or for more information about the council's data privacy go to:
www.durham.gov.uk/dataprivacy