If you qualify for this discount you could receive up to 50% off your council tax bill.
Qualification criteria
You will qualify for this discount if you use the property as your second home and have a main residence somewhere else and you are:
- required to live in a second home by your employment (for example if you are a publican and need to live in other licensed premises as a tenant of a brewery); or
- provided the second home by your employer because it's required for your employment (for example a live in teacher or care taker).
You do not qualify for this discount if you are renting a property because you are working temporarily in Aberdeen.
How to apply
You must apply in writing explaining your circumstances. Please also provide a letter from your employer or a copy of your employment contract confirming that you must reside in the property.