School or college leaver
Guidance notes
To qualify for this discount or exemption
The school or college leaver must:
- Be under 20 years old
- Have ceased to undertake a qualifying course of education or a full-time course of education in any year between 30 April and before 1 November
What reduction will I receive?
Your reduction in your council tax bill depends on the number of people who are eligible to pay council tax (liable adults) who live in your property:
- If there are two or more adults and one who is a school or college leaver: there is no discount
- If there is one adult and one person who is a school or college leaver: there is a 25% discount.
- If the school or college leaver lives on their own or lives in the property along with other students or school or college leavers: there is a 100% discount from council tax
Who should complete the application form?
Each person named on the bill.
What additional information do I need to supply with my application form?
None.
What should I do about paying my council tax before my application has been assessed?
The bills previously issued to you must be regarded as correct and due for payment as requested.
When will this discount end?
The discount will end either when you reach the age of 20 (on your birthday) or on the next 1 November, whichever comes first.
When will my discount or exemption start?
If you qualify for the school or college leaver discount, your reduction in your council tax bill will start from the date the qualifying course of education or full-time education course finishes.
Reviews
We periodically review all our discounts.
What should I do if my application is rejected?
You may appeal against our decision by writing to us at:
The Leicestershire Partnership
Benefits Section
PO Box 10004
Hinckley
LE10 9EJ
Or complete our council tax contact form
If this is unsuccessful you will be advised as to how you can make a formal appeal to the Valuation Tribunal Service
Further information
If you have any other queries regarding this discount please complete our council tax contact form or telephone us on 01455 23814.
Last updated: 09/01/2023 13:18
