All Occupiers Under 18 Exemption

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An exemption from paying Council Tax, where the property is the sole or main residence of one or more persons under the age of 18 years.

You need to apply for an exemption, it will not automatically be granted.

To award an exemption, we need to know who lives in the house, their date(s) of birth, and proof that they are the sole or main occupier(s).

We need proof of:

Verification of the age of all occupiers by providing birth certificate(s) or passport(s).
The lease, if the property is rented.
The name and current address of the owner(s), if the property is not rented.

We can periodically review all exemptions and discounts to check that the award is still correct.

To apply for this exemption please complete our Application Form (PDF) [102KB] (opens new window) and return it to the address shown on the form along with your supporting documents. Please also see our Privacy Statement. If you require further information on this exemption, please complete our Contact Form.