Council Tax discounts and exemptions for people

Students, Apprentices and Youth Trainees

Council Tax is usually based on at least two adults aged 18 or over living in a home. If fewer than two adults count for Council Tax, you may be entitled to a discount.

Some people are not included, also known as disregarded, as occupiers to calculate Council Tax. This includes:

  • full-time students who meet certain conditions
  • youth trainees under 25
  • apprentices who earn less than £256 a week
  • student nurses

If everyone in the home is disregarded, you may not have to pay Council Tax at all. If only one person counts, you could get a 25% discount.

Apply for a discount

Page last modified: 18 November 2025

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