I am a resident in North Northamptonshire and believe I might be eligible for a council tax discount or support. Please explain what a 'Single Person Discount' entails, and list at least two other types of discounts or exemptions available. Additionally, tell me how I would go about applying for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit.
Navigate to the North Northamptonshire Council website (northamptonshire.gov.uk). Locate and navigate to the 'Council tax' section. From the 'Council tax' hub, click on the 'Single person discount' link. Read the description of the 'Single person discount' to understand its criteria. Identify at least two other types of discounts or exemptions listed under 'Reducing your bill' on the 'Single person discount' page. Locate the link for applying for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit. Synthesize the information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Council tax' section. The agent accurately explains that a 'Single Person Discount' reduces the council tax bill by 25% if only one adult aged 18 or over lives in a property. The agent lists at least two other types of discounts or exemptions, such as 'Care leavers discount', 'Carer discount', 'Disability reductions', 'Discretionary discount', 'Homes for Ukraine discount', 'Severe mental impairment discount', or 'Student discount'. The agent identifies that one would apply for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit via the 'Apply for Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit' link found on the 'Single person discount' page (or within the 'Reducing your bill' section).