You can apply for a 25% discount on your council tax if the following both apply:

• you get child benefit for someone who is 18 or 19
• apart from them, there is only one adult living in your home

  Tell us you are receiving child benefit

What happens next

After applying you must still pay the amount on your council tax bill until you hear from us.

We'll check every year that you should still get the discount. We may cancel your discount if you don't reply when we contact you.

Tell us about a change

If you no longer qualify or something changes you must tell us within 21 days. You may have to pay a fine if you don't tell us.

  Tell us about a change

Appeals

If we refuse your application and you don't agree with our decision you can appeal. Once we get your appeal we will decide within two months.

  Appeal against a council tax decision