A person counts as being in detention for council tax purposes if they are or have been:
- Held in prison, hospital, or another location by court order
- Detained under the Immigration Act 1971 pending deportation
- Detained in a place of safety under the Mental Health Act 1983
To apply for a detention discount, you’ll need:
- The name and address of the establishment where they are or were detained
- Their prison service number if they are or were in prison
- Date of birth of the detainee