Class S exemption (occupied solely by minors (under 18 years old))

Record details

Exemption

Class S exemption (occupied solely by minors (under 18 years old))

Details of exemption

A property that is only occupied by a person who is, or by persons who are, under 18 years of age is exempt from having to pay Council Tax.

We will ask you to provide proof of the date of birth for the occupiers (such as a birth certificate, passport or benefit entitlement letters).

If you are under 18 years old, you cannot have your name on a Council Tax bill, so usually the person who is sent the bill will be the landlord or the owner of the property.

We review this exemption periodically during the year to ensure our records are up to date; however, if you have the exemption granted you do have a legal obligation to tell us within 21 days of any changes in circumstances that may affect the reduction (e.g. someone else moves in, or if the occupier reaches their 18th birthday).

How to apply

We are in the process of improving our online services and currently do not offer an online facility to claim this exemption. We apologise for any inconvenience.

To apply for the exemption please e-mail revenueservices@northampton.gov.uk

You will need to provide evidence of dates of birth as part of your application; this can be attached to the email or sent to us in the post.

This is a general guide to Council Tax and is not a substitute for the relevant statutes and regulations.