Council tax - exemptions

Council tax exemtions are available to many East Renfrerwshire residents including properties where;

  • All occupants are students

  • All occupants are under 18 years of age

  • All the occupants have severe mental impairment

  • All the occupants are under 20 and are school or college leavers

  • The property is reserved by the government for members of the armed forces

  • The property is owned by a housing organisation and used as trial accommodation for sheltered housing tenants

In addition homes and properties which are unoccupied may be exempt from Council tax where they;

  • Have recently been built and remain unfurnished

  • Are unihabitable

  • Are owned by a charity

  • Are unfurnished for up to 6 months

  • Are empty due to the death of the occupant

  • Are empty due to the detention of the liable person

  • Are empty due to the liable person residing elsewhere to either provide or recieve care

  • Are repossessed or vested in a trustee in bankruptcy

  • Are hard to let because they are part of a larger property

  • Were last used in connection with agriculture

  • Are being held for use by a minister of religion, or were last occupied by people disregarded for discount purposes

In order to apply for an exemption please download the appropriate form and return it to us at Council Tax, Finance Department, 211 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SY

If you think you may be entitled to an exemption under one of the categories where there is no online form, or you require further assistance completing the form, please contact 0141 577 3002.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: When I send in the supporting evidence (for council tax discounts, etc.), is a copy OK or do you need original documents?
  • A: We need to see original documents, not copies, in order to process your application for housing and/or council tax benefits.  However, please do not post valuable items to us. If you can, bring them to your local Council Office. We will take the details we need and give you the documents back straight away. If you cannot get into the office, phone us for more advice on 0141 577 3677.

Related Documents

Council Tax Exemption - Charitable and Religious bodies (PDF 67.1kb)

Council Tax Exemption - Persons aged under 18 (PDF 65.8kb)

Council Tax exemption - Properties requiring Major Repairs/Structural Alterations (PDF 69.4kb)

Council Tax Exemption - Estate of a Deceased Person (PDF 47kb)

Council Tax Exemption - Person in Detention (PDF 62.3kb)

Council Tax Exemption - Person Recieves Care (PDF 77.7kb)

Council tax Exemption - Properties unoccupied and unfurnished (PDF 73.8kb)