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TV Licence types and costs
It costs £142.50 for a colour and £48.00 for a black and white TV Licence. In some cases, you may be entitled to a reduced fee TV Licence (see table below).
Reduced TV Licence fees |
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| Aged 74 and over | You’re entitled to a free over 75 TV Licence when you turn 75. If you‘re 74, you can apply for a short-term licence to cover you up to your 75th birthday. |
| Care home residents | Residents may qualify for a discounted TV Licence fee of £7.50. Residents, staff and residents’ families all need a separate licence for their own living area. |
| Registered as blind | You’re entitled to a 50% reduction in your TV Licence fee, if you’re certified as either blind or severely sight impaired. |
Cost of a TV Licence to cover multiple units |
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Some businesses can apply for a TV Licence to cover a number of accommodation or mobile units (for hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites), or entertainment units (for hospitality areas). For more information, visit the pages below: Hotels, hostels, mobile units and campsites The licence fee will be based on the number of units offered where a TV receiver is installed or used. |
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| To cover up to 15 units | You only need to pay one fee of £142.50. |
| To cover more than 15 units | You pay one fee for the first 15 units and an additional fee of £142.50 for every extra 5 units or fewer. |
