Residency Checker

Experian helps local authorities verify single person discount claims

What can it do for me?

By providing a picture of the residency make-up of an address at a specified point in time, Residency Checker provides local authorities with a solution to assist with the management and audit of single person discount claims.

How can we help you?

By indicating the occupancy status of the dwelling, Residency Checker is able to highlight addressess at which there may be a fraudulent claim.

"By working with our business improvement partner, Experian, we have been able to significantly improve the way that we validate our single person discount for eligible citizens."

Mike Peterson

Head of Revenues and Benefits. The City of Edinburgh Council

A few key facts

  • Maximises council tax revenues.
  • Reduces loss of local authority revenue.
  • Reduces the amount of canvassing required.
  • Assists local authorities fulfil their obligations to central government.

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