Make sure your email is genuine

Please be aware that some emails received by residents regarding late payments are not from the council. If you are unsure, you can check your online account, pay online or contact us. Learn more on these types of emails at National Cyber security.

Apply for a Council Tax exemption if all occupants are under 18 years old

You are exempt from Council Tax if the property is occupied by either one person under 18 years old or a number of people who are all under 18 years old.

Once one occupant becomes 18 years old, they would become liable for the Council Tax (unless any other discounts or exemptions apply).

Information required

As part of your application, you will need to tell us the:

  • names of all occupiers
  • dates of birth of all occupiers

Apply for an exemption

You can apply for a Council Tax exemption online.

Apply now