A person may not have to pay Council Tax if they are a member of a religious community where the principal occupation is prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering or any combination of these.
Check if you’re eligible
To be exempt, you must have:
- no income, except for any occupational pension due to a former employment
- no capital of your own
You must depend on the community for your material needs.
How to apply
To apply for an exemption, please complete our form. You’ll need to know your Council Tax account number.
For Bournemouth residents:
For Christchurch residents:
For Poole residents:
Please contact us if you need any help with completing the application form.