School, college leavers or child benefit Council Tax discount

The Council Tax charge is based upon the number of people living in a dwelling.  If you are 'disregarded' it means that we do not count you when we work out the number of people living there.

If someone who lives in your household is a school leaver or entitled to Child Benefit they can be disregarded for Council Tax purposes.

When counting the number of people living in a dwelling if there is just one person living there a 25% discount may be granted.  If all the residents at a dwelling are 'disregarded' a 50% discount may be granted. 

A school leaver is under 20 and has left school or college after 30 April. They will be disregarded until 31 October of the same year, or until their 20th birthday whichever comes first.

You will need to provide a student certificate from your college or university.

Apply for a Council Tax Discount or Exemption

Child benefit Council Tax discount

You might be entitled to a Council Tax discount if someone in your household is 18 or 19 years old and child benefit is still being paid for them.

To apply for child benefit Council Tax discount, you must provide proof of receipt of child benefit and the date it is anticipated to end. 

Apply for a Council Tax Discount or Exemption

The information provided is intended as guidance only and is not a full statement of the law. 

There are various discounts that you may be able to claim to reduce your bill. If you claim a discount and your circumstances change you must let us know within 21 days of the change or face a penalty.