Care leavers reduction

If you’re aged between 18 and 25, and you have recently moved from local authority care, you may be entitled to receive some help with your council tax.

Information and guidance about claiming care leavers reduction

You will need your 12 digit council tax reference number to apply for the discount. It is on the top left of your bill under the address.

If you are a care leaver, you may receive some help with your council tax bill. To qualify you must:

  • be aged between 18 and 25,
  • and have recently moved from local authority care.

Depending on the number of adults residing in your property this could be up to 100%.

To apply, complete the form below and provide as much detail as possible. 

Apply for a care leaver reduction

Once you have told us of the details, we will consider your application. We will notify you of our decision by email or in writing.

You must still pay the amount on your existing council tax bill until you hear from us. We will issue a new bill if you qualify for the reduction.

Overpayment

If you paid by Direct Debit, we will refund any overpayment back into your bank account. Otherwise, you will receive a credit notice so that you can claim a refund.

If you no longer qualify for a discount

You must tell us within 21 days if you believe that you are no longer entitled to the discount or exemption. If you were not entitled to all or part of the reduction, we will send you a backdated revised council tax bill.