Persons in respect of whom Child Benefit is payable

Where a resident is aged 18 years or over, but is entitled to child benefit, they are disregarded for Council Tax purposes.

I used to live on my own, but my daughter is now 18 and still at school studying for A-levels. Do I qualify for a single person discount?

No, as there are now two persons over 18 living there; however, your daughter will qualify for the disregard if she is still in receipt of child benefit and you will continue to receive a 25% discount.

I qualify for a discount as my son is in receipt of child benefit. When does the discount end?

The discount will cease when your son’s child benefit ends; however, you may then qualify for the school or college leaver discount

Should you qualify for the reduction you must tell us within 21 days about any change in circumstances that may affect your entitlement to the discount (e.g. another person moves into the property or someone leaves). Failure to do so may result in a penalty.

We will contact you periodically to confirm that you are still entitled to the disregard; however, you must still advise us of any changes in circumstance within 21 days.

If you want to apply or have a question

Use the Council Tax contact form and choose the following options:

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