School or college leaver

If you live on your own or live with other school or college leavers only, you can apply for a council tax exemption.

For this exemption, you need to be under 20 years old and finished a full-time or qualifying course of education on any year between 30 April and before 1 November.

If you live in a property with one other adult and meet the criteria, then a 25% council tax discount would be applied.

Before you apply

Read our guidance notes for a council tax discount/exemption (school or college leavers)

If you think that you qualify for this discount, please complete our online form:

Please note that following the below link to apply online will involve setting up an online account first.

Apply for a council tax discount/exemption (school or college leavers)

Alternatively, complete our council tax contact form to request a paper application form which you can complete and return to us.

Last updated: 05/01/2023 11:55