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Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026

To vote in the Scottish Parliament elections you must be registered to vote by Monday 20 April. Register online or find out more information about the election by visiting 2026 Scottish Parliament election by using the link above.

Religious Communities

You may be entitled to a Council Tax discount if a resident in the property is a member of a religious community.

To qualify the person must:

  • be a member of a religious community, and
  • have no income or capital of their own.

A religious community is one whose principal occupation is prayer, contemplation, education, the relief of suffering or any combination of these.

Note: If all residents in the property are members of a religious community the owner will be held liable for the Council Tax with entitlement to a 50% discount.

 

How to apply:

To apply you should complete and return the religious communities application form. (PDF, 65 KB)(opens new window)