Members of religious communities

An adult living in your household is not counted for council tax if they are a member of a religious community.

A person qualifies if:

• their main occupation is prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering
• they have no income or capital of their own. Other than any occupational pension from previous employment
• they are dependent on the religious community for their material needs

If a member of a religious community is not counted for council tax and they:

• live with one other person who is counted for council tax you'll get 25% discount off your bill.

If all the members of your household are members of a religious community, the discount will be 50% off your bill.

Members of religious communities can apply online for a discount from council tax. 

To apply, you'll need to:

1. log in to your MyGuildford account (opens new window)
2. click the 'council tax and benefits' tile
3. select 'continue' on the 'view other services' page
4. select 'council tax' on the 'your services' page
5. on your account summary page, find the list of quick links

• if you're using a computer or laptop these will be on the right-hand side of the screen
• if you're using a mobile device, click 'quick links'

6. in the list of quick links find 'apply for or cancel a disregard'
7. fill in the form telling us:

• the date the person(s) moved into the property or became a member of a religious community

You can tell us about a change online through your MyGuildford account. 

You'll need to:

1. log in to your MyGuildford account (opens new window)
2. click the 'council tax and benefits' tile
3. select 'continue' on the 'view other services' page
4. select 'council tax' on the 'your services' page
5. on your account summary page, find the list of quick links

• if you're using a computer or laptop these will be on the right-hand side of the screen
• if you're using a mobile device, click 'quick links'

6. in the list of quick links find 'apply for or cancel a disregard' link. 
7. follow the steps on the form. We'll need to know the date of the change.