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Apply for Council Tax discounts and exemptions

Find out what discounts, reductions and exemptions you may be able to claim to reduce your Council Tax bill for an occupied property.

If you do not qualify for a discount or exemption

Ask for a review

If you do not qualify, we'll tell you why. You can ask for a review if you do not agree with our decision. We usually complete the review within 5 working days. 

Make an appeal

If you are still unhappy with the decision following our review, you can make an appeal to the Local Taxation Chamber:

  • download the appeal form from www.localtaxationchamber.scot
  • add details of the review decision you are appealing
  • add the reasons for your appeal
  • include any additional information or evidence to support your appeal

You must send your appeal within 4 months of the date you asked for a review. Email or post your appeal form to:

  • TLTCAdmin@scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk 
  • First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation Chamber, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Bothwell House, 1st Floor, Hamilton Business Park, Caid Park, Hamilton ML3 0QA