Discretionary Discount Under Section 13A (1c) of the Local Government Finance Act

5. Discretionary Discount Under Section 13A (1c) of the Local Government Finance Act

Section 13A (1c) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 allows local authorities to, in exceptional circumstances, reduce the Council Tax liability for a charge payer. Statutory exemptions and discounts must first have been exhausted.

Download the BCP Section 13A(1c) policy.

If, after reading the policy, you wish to be considered for a discretionary reduction please complete the Section 13A form and email it to S13request@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.