Council Tax for weekday Lodger

merib

Hi, I currently live with my 3 children so being the only adult in my home, I qualify for single persons discount. I am planning to take in a weekday lodger. This person is an adult who owns her own property with her partner and will be staying with my family for work on week nights only. My question is: Will I lose my single persons discount? If so, will her partner then qualify for a single persons discount on their property?
Thanks,
M

lincroft1710

It is best to check with your local council regarding your position. Your lodger would still have their main residence at their own home so their partner would not be entitled to the 25% SPD.

CIS

merib said:

Hi, I currently live with my 3 children so being the only adult in my home, I qualify for single persons discount. I am planning to take in a weekday lodger. This person is an adult who owns her own property with her partner and will be staying with my family for work on week nights only. My question is: Will I lose my single persons discount? If so, will her partner then qualify for a single persons discount on their property?
Thanks,
M

Providing the property is not their 'sole or main residence' then they do not affect your council tax charge, and you will remain entitled to any discount as though they were not living there. They are regarded, for council tax purposes, as remaining resident at their home property.