Council tax discount for diplomats and visiting forces
You are not liable to pay council tax if you are a:
- diplomat
- member of a visiting Armed Force
- member, or dependant of a member, of certain international headquarters and defence organisations
If another adult lives in your property who pays council tax they may qualify for a discount.
Apply for a discount for diplomats and visiting forces
To apply for the discount you will need to:
- Download and complete the application form.
- Scan the completed application form using either a scanner or taking a picture of it using your mobile phone.
- Attach the form and supporting documents to the evidence upload form.
Supporting documents
You will need to provide the following documents to support your application:
- A letter from bureau or a certificate issued under Section 11 of the Visiting Forces Act 1952.
- TX19 from Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Diplomats